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Niella Family History

Niella 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: Villa, Stella, Pella, Sella, Ciulla, Tella, Abella, Rella, Rinella

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Where is the Niella family from?

You can see how Niella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Niella family living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Niella's in USA. Hawaii and 1 other state had the highest population of Niella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Niella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Niella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niella 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Niella. 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 Niella. For the veterans among your Niella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Niella lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1994, in the United States, Niella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Niella in 1981 was 65, and 81 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Niella 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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