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Morrella Family History

Morrella 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, Morrell, Gorrell, Orrell, Portella, Morell, Zorrilla

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Where is the Morrella family from?

You can see how Morrella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Morrella family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Morrella families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Morrella families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Morrella's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Morrella families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Morrella 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 Morrella ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Morrella. 100% of Morrella women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Morrella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Morrella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Morrella 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Morrella. 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 33 military records available for the last name Morrella. For the veterans among your Morrella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Morrella lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Morrella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Morrella in 1966 was 43, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Morrella 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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