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Attella Family History

Attella 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: Stella, Patella, Tella, Abella, Axtell, La Tella, Antell, Avella

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Where is the Attella family from?

You can see how Attella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Attella families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Attella families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Attella's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Attella families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Attella 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 Attella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur was the top reported job for people in the USA named Attella. 100% of Attella men worked as a Chauffeur.

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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

  • Chauffeur
    100%

What Attella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Attella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attella 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Attella. 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 15 military records available for the last name Attella. For the veterans among your Attella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attella lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Attella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Attella in 1966 was 61, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Attella 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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