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Nicolella Family History

Nicolella Surname Meaning

Italian: from a pet form of the male personal name Nicola.

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


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Where is the Nicolella family from?

You can see how Nicolella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nicolella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nicolella families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Nicolella's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nicolella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nicolella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nicolella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nicolella. 40% of Nicolella men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nicolella women worked as an Operator.

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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
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Nicolella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Nicolella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nicolella 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Nicolella. 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 152 military records available for the last name Nicolella. For the veterans among your Nicolella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nicolella lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nicolella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nicolella in 1964 was 65, and 95 in 2004.

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