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Maiella Family History

Maiella 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: Mainella, Manella, Masella, Marella, Maiello, Faiella, Vanella

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Where is the Maiella family from?

You can see how Maiella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maiella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Maiella families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Maiella families living in Alberta. This was about 73% of all the recorded Maiella's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Maiella families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maiella 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 Maiella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maiella. 60% of Maiella men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Maiella women 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
    60%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Maiella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Maiella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maiella 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Maiella. 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 87 military records available for the last name Maiella. For the veterans among your Maiella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maiella lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Maiella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Maiella in 1958 was 51, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maiella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maiella 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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