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Vella Family History

Vella Surname Meaning

Italian (southern; Vèlla) and Maltese: variant of Bella.

In some cases it may be a shortened variant of Avella and Abella.

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


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Where is the Vella family from?

You can see how Vella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vella family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Vella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Vella families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Vella's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vella families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vella 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 Vella ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Mosaic Terrazzo Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vella. 60% of Vella men worked as a Mosaic Terrazzo Work and 84% of Vella women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vella were Hairdresser and House Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Mosaic Terrazzo Work
    60%
  • Hairdresser
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • House Duties
    6%

What Vella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Vella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vella 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Vella. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Vella. For the veterans among your Vella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vella lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Vella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vella in 1946 was 54, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vella 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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