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Sannella Family History

Sannella 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: Cannella, Santella, Mannella, Vanella, Sardella, Sandell, Pannell

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Where is the Sannella family from?

You can see how Sannella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sannella family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sannella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Sannella families living in Norfolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sannella's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Sannella families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sannella 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 Sannella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and Lace Attler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sannella. 60% of Sannella men worked as a Butcher and 100% of Sannella women worked as a Lace Attler.

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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

  • Butcher
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Lace Attler
    100%

What Sannella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Sannella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sannella 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Sannella. 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 128 military records available for the last name Sannella. For the veterans among your Sannella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sannella lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Sannella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sannella in 1969 was 61, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sannella 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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