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Colella Family History

Colella Surname Meaning

Italian: from a pet form of the personal name Cola a short form of Nicola an equivalent of Nicholas.

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


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Where is the Colella family from?

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

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Colella. 100% of Colella women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Colella lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Colella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Colella in 1945 was 63, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colella 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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