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Cannella Family History

Cannella Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily and Naples): occupational name for a spice merchant from cannella ‘cinnamon’ (from Latin cannella).

It may also possibly be a nickname for a tall thin man.

The nickname derives from the same word in the sense ‘thin reed’.

This reflects the rich cultural and linguistic history of these regions in Italy.

Names in this context often have both occupational and descriptive origins.

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


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Where is the Cannella family from?

You can see how Cannella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cannella family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cannella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Cannella family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cannella's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cannella families in 1861.
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What did your Cannella ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Household Duties (unpaid) was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cannella. 100% of Cannella women worked as a Household Duties (unpaid).

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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

  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cannella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cannella 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cannella. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cannella. For the veterans among your Cannella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cannella lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Cannella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cannella in 1950 was 54, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cannella 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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