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Jella Family History

Jella 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: Pella, Sella, Tella, Rella, Bella, Jelle, Cella, Mella, Vella, Lella

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Where is the Jella family from?

You can see how Jella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jella family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jella families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Jella families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jella 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 203 census records available for the last name Jella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jella 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Jella. 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 46 military records available for the last name Jella. For the veterans among your Jella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jella lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2002, in the United States, Jella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Jella in 1946 was 31, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jella 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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