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Fradella Family History

Fradella Surname Meaning

Italian: diminutive of Frada an altered form of Fruda a nickname probably derived from Greek phrydas ‘having thick eyebrows’. Metathesized form of Fardella a variant of Fardello which may be a diminutive of Faldo a short form of a pet name ending in -faldo such as Ruffaldo.

Alternatively from Sicilian faldella a diminutive of falda ‘skirt’.

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


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Where is the Fradella family from?

You can see how Fradella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fradella family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Fradella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fradella family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fradella's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fradella families in 1891.
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What did your Fradella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fradella. 27% of Fradella men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Fradella women worked as a Finisher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fradella were Machinist and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    34%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%

What Fradella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 598 census records available for the last name Fradella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fradella 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Fradella. 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 203 military records available for the last name Fradella. For the veterans among your Fradella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fradella lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fradella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fradella in 1963 was 84, and 88 in 2004.

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