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Vellella Family History

Vellella 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: Villella, Villela, Elwell, Vanella, Ellena, Perella, Petrella

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Where is the Vellella family from?

You can see how Vellella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vellella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vellella family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vellella's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Vellella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vellella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Vellella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vellella 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Vellella. 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 38 military records available for the last name Vellella. For the veterans among your Vellella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vellella lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Vellella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vellella in 1966 was 67, and 92 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vellella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vellella 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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