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Apala Family History

Apala 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: Pala, Ayala, Kapala, Papa, Palm, Sala, Apple, Apa, Scala, Arata

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Where is the Apala family from?

You can see how Apala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Apala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Apala families living in Oklahoma. This was about 75% of all the recorded Apala's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Apala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Apala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Apala ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Apala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Apala 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Apala. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Apala. For the veterans among your Apala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Apala lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Apala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Apala in 1971 was 51, and 61 in 2004.

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