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Formella Name Meaning

Polish: derivative of the German personal name Formel metathesized form of Frommel (see Frommelt ).

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


Similar surnames: Fiorella, Morella, Farella, Cornell, Cornella, Worzalla, Corella

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Where is the Formella family from?

You can see how Formella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Formella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Formella families living in Illinois. This was about 37% of all the recorded Formella's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Formella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Formella 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 Formella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Formella. 42% of Formella men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Formella women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Formella were Miner and Flower Maker. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Shoemaker
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Miner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Flower Maker
    50%
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What Formella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 948 census records available for the last name Formella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Formella 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Formella. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 374 military records available for the last name Formella. For the veterans among your Formella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Formella lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Formella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Formella in 1957 was 48, and 82 in 2004.

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