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Amala Family History

Amala 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: Amaya, Amara, Ayala, Sala, Scala, Arata, Mula, Bala, Amari, Maza

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Where is the Amala family from?

You can see how Amala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amala family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Amala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Amala families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Amala's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Amala families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Amala ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Amala ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Amala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amala 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Amala. 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 Amala. For the veterans among your Amala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amala lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1995, in the United States, Amala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Amala in 1962 was 71, and 67 in 1995.

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