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Domagala Name Meaning

Polish (Domagała): nickname for a selfish or demanding person from Polish domagać się ‘to demand’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Pomykala, Rogala, Gogola, Matula, Domagalski, Kapala, Dragan, Sabala

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Where is the Domagala family from?

You can see how Domagala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Domagala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Domagala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Domagala family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Domagala's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Domagala families in 1911.
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What did your Domagala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Domagala. 36% of Domagala men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Domagala women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Domagala were New Worker and Housekeeper. .

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Miner
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Sewing Machine Operator
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Domagala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Domagala 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Domagala. 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 493 military records available for the last name Domagala. For the veterans among your Domagala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Domagala lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Domagala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Domagala in 1955 was 51, and 64 in 2004.

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