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Majella Family History

Majella 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: Manella, Masella, Marella, Vanella, Patella, Abella, Parella, Ramella

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Where is the Majella family from?

You can see how Majella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Majella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Majella family living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Majella's in USA. Indiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Majella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Majella 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 Majella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Majella. 100% of Majella women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Majella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Majella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Majella 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Majella. 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 Majella. For the veterans among your Majella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Majella lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1974, in the United States, Majella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Majella in 1967 was 83, and 83 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Majella 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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