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Barrella Family History

Barrella Surname Meaning

Italian: variant of Barella.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Barrella family from?

You can see how Barrella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barrella family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Barrella families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Barrella families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Barrella's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Barrella families in 1891.
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What did your Barrella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barrella. 70% of Barrella men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Barrella women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barrella were Barber and Floor Girl.

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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
    70%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Barber
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Floor Girl
    40%

What Barrella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barrella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barrella 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 456 immigration records available for the last name Barrella. 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 202 military records available for the last name Barrella. For the veterans among your Barrella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barrella lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Barrella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Barrella in 1965 was 61, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barrella 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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