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Amella Family History

Amella Surname 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: Abella, Ramella, Avella, Mella, Amell, Stella, Melle, Melia, Molla

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Where is the Amella family from?

You can see how Amella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Amella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Amella families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Amella's in USA. California had the highest population of Amella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amella 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 Amella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Candy Maker and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amella. 50% of Amella men worked as a Candy Maker and 50% of Amella women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Amella were Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Candy Maker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Amella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Amella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amella 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Amella. 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 44 military records available for the last name Amella. For the veterans among your Amella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amella lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Amella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Amella in 1966 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amella ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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