Ala Family History
Ala Name Meaning
Probably a respelling of German Ahle, a variant of Ahl 2.
Similar surnames: All, Al, Bala, Ast, Alia, Alu, Sala, Alm, Noa, Kala
Ala Family Origin
Where is the Ala family from?
You can see how Ala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ala family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ala families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Ala families living in British Columbia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ala's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Ala families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Ala Family Occupations
What did your Ala ancestors do for a living?
Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ala ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.
Ala Historical Records
What Ala family records will you find?
There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Ala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ala census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.
Search 1881 Canadian census records for Ala
There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ala. 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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There are 48,000 military records available for the last name Ala. For the veterans among your Ala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Ala Life Expectancy
What is the average Ala lifespan?
Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ala in 1959 was 60, and 72 in 2004.
View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ala
An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ala 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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