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Alla Family History

Alla 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: Falla, Palla, Halla, Galla, Balla, Alba, Calla, Walla, Valla, Allan

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Where is the Alla family from?

You can see how Alla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alla family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Alla families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Alla's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Alla families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alla 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 Alla ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Alla. 100% of Alla women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Alla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alla 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Alla. 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 773 military records available for the last name Alla. For the veterans among your Alla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alla lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Alla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Alla in 1958 was 34, and 39 in 2003.

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