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Vanella Family History

Vanella Surname Meaning

Italian: possibly from a short form of the female personal name Giovanella (a pet form of Giovanni) or some other personal name ending in -vanèlla.

Alternatively, it could be a topographic name from Old Italian venella ‘alley’.

Possibly also from a derivative of Vano.

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


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Where is the Vanella family from?

You can see how Vanella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Vanella families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vanella's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Vanella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanella 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 Vanella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanella. 26% of Vanella men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Vanella women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanella were Proprietor and Seamstress.

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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
    26%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Musician
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    28%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%

What Vanella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vanella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanella 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 462 immigration records available for the last name Vanella. 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 189 military records available for the last name Vanella. For the veterans among your Vanella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanella lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Vanella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vanella in 1958 was 61, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanella 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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