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Milella Family History

Milella 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: Minella, Rinella, Morella, Minelli, Di Lella, Mainella, Manella

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Where is the Milella family from?

You can see how Milella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Milella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Milella families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Milella families living in Quebec. This was about 92% of all the recorded Milella's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Milella families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Milella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Milella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Milella. 45% of Milella men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Milella women worked as a Winder.

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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
    45%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Mechanic
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    100%

What Milella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Milella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Milella 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Milella. 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 71 military records available for the last name Milella. For the veterans among your Milella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Milella lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Milella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Milella in 1966 was 78, and 64 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Milella 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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