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Yalla Family History

Yalla 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: Falla, Palla, Halla, Galla, Balla, Calla, Walla, Valla, Lalla, Kalla

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Where is the Yalla family from?

You can see how Yalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yalla family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yalla families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Yalla families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Yalla's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Yalla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yalla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yalla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sewing was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yalla. 100% of Yalla women worked as a Sewing.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing
    100%

What Yalla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Yalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yalla 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Yalla. 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 10 military records available for the last name Yalla. For the veterans among your Yalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yalla lifespan?

Average Yalla life expectancy in 1972 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yalla 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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