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Zarrella Family History

Zarrella Surname Meaning

Italian: from a feminine pet form of the personal name Zarro.

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


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Where is the Zarrella family from?

You can see how Zarrella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zarrella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Zarrella families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zarrella's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Zarrella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zarrella 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 Zarrella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zarrella. 34% of Zarrella men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zarrella women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Barber
    23%
  • Owner
    17%
  • Dairy Worker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Zarrella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 684 census records available for the last name Zarrella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zarrella 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Zarrella. 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 394 military records available for the last name Zarrella. For the veterans among your Zarrella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zarrella lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Zarrella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Zarrella in 1956 was 48, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zarrella 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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