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Strella Family History

Strella 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: Estrella, Stella, Trella, Sella, Stell, Tella, Rella, Stelly, Parella

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Where is the Strella family from?

You can see how Strella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strella family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Strella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Strella family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Strella's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Strella families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strella 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 Strella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strella. 50% of Strella men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Strella women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Farm Helper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Strella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 933 census records available for the last name Strella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strella 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Strella. 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 104 military records available for the last name Strella. For the veterans among your Strella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strella lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Strella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Strella in 1948 was 47, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strella 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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