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Escanella Family History

Escanella 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: Escamilla, Estrella, Vanella, Fasanella, Racanelli, Capella, Canela

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Escanella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Escanella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Escanella 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Escanella. 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 military records available for the last name Escanella. For the veterans among your Escanella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Escanella lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1997, in the United States, Escanella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Escanella in 1990 was 89, and 91 in 1997.

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