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Lalla Family History

Lalla Surname Meaning

Italian (mainly Apulia): from the feminine form of Lallo.

Indian: variant of Lala.

This surname is also found in South Africa and Trinidad and Tobago.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Lalla family from?

You can see how Lalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lalla family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lalla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Lalla families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Lalla's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lalla families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lalla 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 Lalla ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lalla. 50% of Lalla men worked as a Labourer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lalla 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 Lalla. 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 478 military records available for the last name Lalla. For the veterans among your Lalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lalla lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lalla in 1959 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lalla 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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