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Carella Family History

Carella Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): from the feminine form of Carello.

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


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Where is the Carella family from?

You can see how Carella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carella family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Carella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Carella families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Carella's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Carella families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carella 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 Carella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carella. 31% of Carella men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Carella women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carella were Salesman and Typist.

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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
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    25%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Wrapper
    8%
  • Typist
    8%

What Carella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Carella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carella 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 Carella. 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 669 military records available for the last name Carella. For the veterans among your Carella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carella lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Carella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Carella in 1959 was 68, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carella 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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