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Ala Name Meaning

Italian (northern): habitational name from Ala in Piedmont. Italian (southern): probably a nickname from ala ‘wing’. Alternatively from the female personal name Ala a short form of Adala based on the ancient Germanic element adal ‘noble’. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Ahle a variant of Ahl Turkish: ornamental name or nickname from ala ‘pied’ also ‘light-brown (eyes)’. Indian (An+B122dhra Pradesh): Kappu name from Telugu meaning ‘wave’ referring to the communities engaged in fishing in ancient times. Filipino: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: All, Al, Bala, Ast, Alia, Alu, Sala, Alm, Noa, Kala

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Where is the Ala family from?

You can see how Ala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ala family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ala family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Ala's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Ala families in 1880.
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What did your Ala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ala. 28% of Ala men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Ala women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ala were New Worker and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • New Worker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Ala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ala 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 Ala. 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 48,000 military records available for the last name Ala. For the veterans among your Ala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ala lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ala in 1959 was 60, and 72 in 2004.

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