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Sipala Family History

Sipala Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sigala, Sala, Scala, Pala, Fiala, Spalla, Sabala, Szala, Sippola

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Where is the Sipala family from?

You can see how Sipala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sipala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sipala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Sipala families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sipala's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sipala families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sipala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sipala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sipala. 34% of Sipala men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Barber
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%

What Sipala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Sipala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sipala census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 250 immigration records available for the last name Sipala. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 56 military records available for the last name Sipala. For the veterans among your Sipala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sipala lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sipala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sipala in 1964 was 73, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sipala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sipala ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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