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Stahala Family History

Stahala 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: Staal, Sabala, Takala, Tahara, Staheli, Stahle, Stahl, Mahala, Sakala

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Where is the Stahala family from?

You can see how Stahala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stahala family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Stahala families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Stahala families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Stahala's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Stahala families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stahala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Stahala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stahala 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Stahala. 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 65 military records available for the last name Stahala. For the veterans among your Stahala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stahala lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Stahala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Stahala in 1943 was 55, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stahala 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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