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Della Porta Family History

Della Porta Surname Meaning

Italian: topographic name for someone who lived by a gate or portal (see Porta).

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


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Where is the Della Porta family from?

You can see how Della Porta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Della Porta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Della Porta families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Della Porta's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Della Porta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Della Porta 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 Porta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Della Porta. 25% of Della Porta men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Della Porta women worked as a Salesgirl.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Gardner
    25%
  • Shoe Repairer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    100%

What Della Porta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Della Porta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Della Porta 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Della Porta. 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 53 military records available for the last name Della Porta. For the veterans among your Della Porta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Della Porta lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Della Porta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Della Porta in 1962 was 75, and 73 in 2004.

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