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Guella Family History

Guella 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: Guell, Quella, Grella, Gulla, Guerra, Stella, Pella, Galla, Gullo

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Where is the Guella family from?

You can see how Guella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Guella families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 19% of all the recorded Guella's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Guella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guella 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 Guella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Guella. 30% of Guella men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%

What Guella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Guella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guella 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Guella. 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 102 military records available for the last name Guella. For the veterans among your Guella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guella lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Guella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Guella in 1947 was 52, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guella 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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