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Maela Family History

Maela 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: Maeda, Makela, Mael, Sala, Falla, Mula, Palla, Bala, Maza, Lala

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Where is the Maela family from?

You can see how Maela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maela family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Maela family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maela's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Maela families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maela 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 15 census records available for the last name Maela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maela 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Maela. 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 Maela. For the veterans among your Maela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maela lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maela 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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