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Almela Family History

Almela 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: Salmela, Almeda, Almen, Almeida, Almer, Abela, Alcala, Alameda, Alyea

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Where is the Almela family from?

You can see how Almela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Almela family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Almela family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Almela's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Almela families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Almela 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 39 census records available for the last name Almela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Almela 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Almela. 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 2 military records available for the last name Almela. For the veterans among your Almela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Almela lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Almela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Almela in 1976 was 73, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Almela 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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