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Carrella Family History

Carrella 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: Carrell, Parrella, Cardella, Zarrella, Barrella, Carella, Carnell

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Where is the Carrella family from?

You can see how Carrella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carrella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Carrella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Carrella families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Carrella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Carrella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carrella 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 Carrella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carrella. 80% of Carrella men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Carrella women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carrella were New Worker and New 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
    80%
  • New Worker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Carrella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Carrella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carrella 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Carrella. 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 70 military records available for the last name Carrella. For the veterans among your Carrella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carrella lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Carrella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Carrella in 1963 was 81, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carrella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carrella 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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