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Lalta Family History

Lalta 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: Lala, Malta, Lata, Lalla, Latta, Hata, Laska, Sala, Landa, Falla

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Where is the Lalta family from?

You can see how Lalta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lalta family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Lalta families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1901. In 1880 there were 4 Lalta families living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lalta's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Lalta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lalta 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 123 census records available for the last name Lalta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lalta 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Lalta. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 52 military records available for the last name Lalta. For the veterans among your Lalta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lalta lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2004, in the United States, Lalta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lalta in 2000 was 60, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lalta 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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