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Lopez Ayala Family History

Lopez Ayala 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: La Sala, Lowenthal, Loveday, Worzalla, Perala, Zabala, Przybyla

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What did your Lopez Ayala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bracero was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lopez Ayala. 38% of Lopez Ayala men worked as a Bracero.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Bracero
    38%
  • Agricultor
    38%
  • Labrador
    25%

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Passenger Lists

There are 102 immigration records available for the last name Lopez Ayala. 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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There are 38 military records available for the last name Lopez Ayala. For the veterans among your Lopez Ayala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lopez Ayala lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Lopez Ayala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Lopez Ayala in 1983 was 92, and 74 in 2001.

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