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Maila Family History

Maila 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: Maia, Maita, Maida, Maile, Sala, Main, Mill, Taira, Falla, Vila

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Where is the Maila family from?

You can see how Maila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maila family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maila families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Maila families living in Kinross. This was 100% of all the recorded Maila's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Maila families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maila 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 197 census records available for the last name Maila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maila 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Maila. 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 18 military records available for the last name Maila. For the veterans among your Maila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maila lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Maila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Maila in 1964 was 75, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maila 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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