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Manala Family History

Manala 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: Mandala, Manalo, Mahala, Manna, Rantala, Rajala, Canal, Tanaka, Anaya

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Where is the Manala family from?

You can see how Manala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manala family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Manala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Manala family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Manala's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Manala families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manala 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 107 census records available for the last name Manala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manala 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Manala. 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 15 military records available for the last name Manala. For the veterans among your Manala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manala lifespan?

Average Manala life expectancy in 2000 was 45 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Manala 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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