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Emala Family History

Emala 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: Sala, Scala, Ewald, Mula, Bala, Maza, Lala, Cala, Pala, Malo

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Where is the Emala family from?

You can see how Emala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emala family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Emala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Emala families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 31% of all the recorded Emala's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Emala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Emala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Emala. 30% of Emala men worked as a Clerk. .

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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 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Miner
    20%
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Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Emala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emala 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Emala. 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 82 military records available for the last name Emala. For the veterans among your Emala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emala lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Emala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Emala in 1963 was 62, and 47 in 2002.

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