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Fella Family History

Fella Surname Meaning

Italian: from a short form of the personal name Raffaella, feminine of Raffaele. This surname is also found in France.

English: perhaps an occasional variant of Feller, Fell, or Fellow.

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


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Where is the Fella family from?

You can see how Fella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fella family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 27 Fella families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Fella's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fella families in 1891.
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What did your Fella ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ice Cream Merchant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fella. 43% of Fella men worked as an Ice Cream Merchant and 100% of Fella 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Ice Cream Merchant
    43%
  • Ice Cream Vendor Manag
    29%
  • Ice Cream Vendor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fella 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 675 immigration records available for the last name Fella. 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 Fella. For the veterans among your Fella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fella lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fella in 1962 was 83, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fella 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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