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Nella Family History

Nella 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: Pella, Sella, Tella, Rella, Nell, Bella, Nelli, Cella, Nelle, Mella

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Where is the Nella family from?

You can see how Nella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nella family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 6 Nella families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nella's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Nella families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nella 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 Nella ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retail Knife Grinder was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nella. 100% of Nella men worked as a Retail Knife Grinder.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retail Knife Grinder
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nella 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 587 immigration records available for the last name Nella. 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 77 military records available for the last name Nella. For the veterans among your Nella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nella lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Nella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Nella in 1956 was 60, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nella 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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