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Sardella Family History

Sardella Name Meaning

Italian: from sardella ‘sardine’ used as a metonymic occupational name for a fisher or seller of sardines or as a nickname for a skinny person (compare Sardina ).

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


Similar surnames: Sardina, Scarsella, Nardella, Cardella, Kardell, Gardella, Sabella

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Where is the Sardella family from?

You can see how Sardella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sardella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sardella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Sardella families living in New York. This was about 23% of all the recorded Sardella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sardella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sardella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sardella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sardella. 46% of Sardella men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Sardella women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sardella were Baker and Laborer. .

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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
    46%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Baker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    14%
  • Cashier
    9%
  • Fancy Stitcher
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sardella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sardella 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 Sardella. 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 508 military records available for the last name Sardella. For the veterans among your Sardella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sardella lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Sardella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sardella in 1953 was 35, and 75 in 2004.

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