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Della Family History

Della 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: Pella, Dell, Sella, Tella, Rella, Bella, Cella, Delle, Mella, Dylla

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Where is the Della family from?

You can see how Della families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Della family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Della families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Della families living in Cheshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Della's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Della families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Della 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 Della ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Della. 62% of Della 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
    62%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    24%
  • Private Means
    16%

What Della family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Della. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Della 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 22,000 immigration records available for the last name Della. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Della. For the veterans among your Della ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Della lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Della life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Della in 1956 was 59, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Della

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Della 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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