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Fodella Family History

Fodella 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: Codella, Fradella, Odell, Bodell, Fodera, Morella, Rodell, Rotella

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Where is the Fodella family from?

You can see how Fodella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fodella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fodella families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fodella's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fodella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fodella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Fodella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fodella 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Fodella. 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 13 military records available for the last name Fodella. For the veterans among your Fodella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fodella lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fodella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fodella in 1964 was 54, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fodella 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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