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Atala Family History

Atala 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: Hatala, Ayala, Catala, Sala, Scala, Arata, Bala, Lala, Araya, Cala

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Where is the Atala family from?

You can see how Atala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Atala families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Atala family living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Atala's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Atala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atala 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 103 census records available for the last name Atala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atala 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Atala. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Atala. For the veterans among your Atala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atala lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Atala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Atala in 1967 was 62, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atala 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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