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Monella Family History

Monella 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: Morella, Montella, Manella, Minella, Monell, Molla, Vanella, Mongelli

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Where is the Monella family from?

You can see how Monella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Monella family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Monella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Monella family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Monella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Monella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Monella 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 Monella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Monella. 60% of Monella men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Monella women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Monella were Painter and Housewife.

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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
    60%
  • Painter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Monella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Monella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Monella 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Monella. 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 69 military records available for the last name Monella. For the veterans among your Monella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Monella lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Monella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Monella in 1962 was 52, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Monella 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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