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Grella Family History

Grella Name Meaning

Italian: probably from a shortened form of Agrella feminine form of Agrello a derivative of Agro from agro ‘rough hard’.

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


Similar surnames: Rella, Gardella, Agrella, Bella, Rolla, Galla, Gulla, Grilli, Marella

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Where is the Grella family from?

You can see how Grella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grella family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Grella family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Grella's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Grella families in 1891.
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What did your Grella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grella. 35% of Grella men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Grella women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grella were Proprietor and Garment Worker. .

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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
    35%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    13%
  • Sales Clerk
    10%
  • Housework
    7%
  • Garment Worker
    7%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Grella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grella 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 817 immigration records available for the last name Grella. 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 698 military records available for the last name Grella. For the veterans among your Grella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grella lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Grella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1961. The average life expectancy for Grella in 1945 was 67, and 73 in 2004.

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