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Palella Family History

Palella Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): probably a variant of Paolella.

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


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Where is the Palella family from?

You can see how Palella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Palella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Palella families living in New Jersey. This was about 11% of all the recorded Palella's in USA. New Jersey and 3 other states had the highest population of Palella families in 1920.
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What did your Palella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Palella. 100% of Palella men 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Palella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palella 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 432 immigration records available for the last name Palella. 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 215 military records available for the last name Palella. For the veterans among your Palella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palella lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Palella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Palella in 1953 was 57, and 27 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palella 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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