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Lella Family History

Lella Surname Meaning

Italian: variant (feminine in form) of Lello.

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


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Where is the Lella family from?

You can see how Lella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lella family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Lella families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Lella's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lella families in 1891.
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What did your Lella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lella. 24% of Lella men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Lella women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lella were Manager and Floor Girl.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Floor Girl
    29%

What Lella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lella 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 963 immigration records available for the last name Lella. 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 395 military records available for the last name Lella. For the veterans among your Lella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lella lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Lella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Lella in 1965 was 77, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lella 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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