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Acla Family History

Acla 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: Ala, Sala, Falla, Alam, Apa, Ahl, Vila, Scala, Mula, Palla

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Where is the Acla family from?

You can see how Acla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acla family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Acla families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 50 Acla families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Acla's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Acla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Acla 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 361 census records available for the last name Acla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acla 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Acla. 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 133 military records available for the last name Acla. For the veterans among your Acla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acla lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2001, in the United States, Acla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Acla in 1940 was 42, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Acla 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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