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Pelella Family History

Pelella 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: Perella, Pella, Patella, Parella, Petrella, Peltola, Colella, Pedulla

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelella 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 90 census records available for the last name Pelella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelella 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Pelella. 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 79 military records available for the last name Pelella. For the veterans among your Pelella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelella lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Pelella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pelella in 1966 was 79, and 74 in 2004.

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