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Alila Family History

Alila Name 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: Avila, Abila, Alia, Falla, Oliva, Vila, Palla, Ali, Kalina, Lala

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Where is the Alila family from?

You can see how Alila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alila family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Alila families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Alila's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Alila families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alila surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alila ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Alila ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Alila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alila 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Alila. 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 9 military records available for the last name Alila. For the veterans among your Alila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alila lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1966, in the United States, Alila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Alila in 1964 was 75, and 74 in 1966.

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