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Giella Family History

Giella 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: Grella, Gill, Villa, Stella, Pella, Galla, Guell, Sella, Ciulla

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Where is the Giella family from?

You can see how Giella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Giella families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Giella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Giella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giella 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 Giella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Giella. 67% of Giella men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Dyers Helper
    34%

What Giella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 518 census records available for the last name Giella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giella 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Giella. 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 143 military records available for the last name Giella. For the veterans among your Giella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giella lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Giella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Giella in 1964 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Giella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giella 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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