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Tirella Family History

Tirella 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: Virella, Trella, Tella, Rella, Rinella, Parella, Perella, Morella

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Where is the Tirella family from?

You can see how Tirella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tirella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Tirella families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Tirella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tirella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tirella 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 Tirella ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
  • Operator
    30%
  • Butcher
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Tirella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Tirella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tirella 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Tirella. 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 170 military records available for the last name Tirella. For the veterans among your Tirella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tirella lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Tirella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tirella in 1944 was 62, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tirella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tirella 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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