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Valella Family History

Valella 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: Vanella, Galella, Varela, Patella, Abella, Parella, Valla, Ramella

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Where is the Valella family from?

You can see how Valella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Valella family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Valella's in USA. California had the highest population of Valella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valella 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 Valella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Valella. 100% of Valella men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Valella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Valella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valella 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Valella. 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 46 military records available for the last name Valella. For the veterans among your Valella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valella lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Valella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Valella in 1957 was 58, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valella 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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