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Amila Family History

Amila 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: Avila, Abila, Mill, Amin, Kamiya, Vila, Mira, Mula, Hamill, Milan

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Where is the Amila family from?

You can see how Amila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amila family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Amila families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Amila families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Amila's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Amila families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Amila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amila 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Amila. 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 4 military records available for the last name Amila. For the veterans among your Amila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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