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Zanella Family History

Zanella Surname Meaning

Italian: from the feminine form of Zanello (see Zanelli).

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


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Where is the Zanella family from?

You can see how Zanella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zanella family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zanella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Zanella family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Zanella's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Zanella families in 1891.
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What did your Zanella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teller were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zanella. 48% of Zanella men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Zanella women worked as a Teller. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zanella were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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
    48%
  • Miner
    31%
  • Bartender
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teller
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Winder
    25%
  • Housework
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zanella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zanella 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Zanella. 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 362 military records available for the last name Zanella. For the veterans among your Zanella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zanella lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Zanella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Zanella in 1952 was 48, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zanella 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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