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Virella Family History

Virella Surname Meaning

Catalan: altered form of Vilella. This surname is very rare in Catalonia.

Spanish: unexplained.

In Spain it is found mainly in Andalusia (Huelva and Seville).

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


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Where is the Virella family from?

You can see how Virella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Virella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Virella families living in New York. This was about 12% of all the recorded Virella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Virella families in 1920.
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What did your Virella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Virella. 40% of Virella men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    40%
  • Jornalero
    40%
  • Waiter
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Virella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Virella 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 710 immigration records available for the last name Virella. 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 234 military records available for the last name Virella. For the veterans among your Virella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Virella lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Virella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Virella in 1962 was 58, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Virella 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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