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Parella Family History

Parella Surname Meaning

Catalan: variant of Perella. Catalan: apparently also a topographic name from pareja ‘pair’ as a medieval land measurement denoting the area of land that could be plowed by a pair of oxen in one day.

Italian: habitational name from Parella in Torino province.

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


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Where is the Parella family from?

You can see how Parella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parella family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Parella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Parella families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Parella's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Parella families in 1891.
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What did your Parella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parella. 34% of Parella men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Parella women worked as a Presser. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parella were Gardener and Bookkeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Gardener
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Parella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parella 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Parella. 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 437 military records available for the last name Parella. For the veterans among your Parella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parella lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Parella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Parella in 1957 was 47, and 68 in 2004.

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