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Erala Family History

Erala 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: Perala, Grala, Kral, Sala, Rana, Rada, Scala, Arata, Ewald, Bala

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Where is the Erala family from?

You can see how Erala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Erala families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Erala's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Erala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erala 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 16 census records available for the last name Erala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erala 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Erala. 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 3 military records available for the last name Erala. For the veterans among your Erala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erala lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erala 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erala

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