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Hella Family History

Hella Name 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: Hell, Helle, Halla, Pella, Sella, Tella, Rella, Bella, Cella, Mella

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Where is the Hella family from?

You can see how Hella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hella family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Hella families living in Kent. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hella's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Hella families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hella. 37% of Hella men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hella women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hella were Mechanic and Secretary. .

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hella 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 746 immigration records available for the last name Hella. 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 96 military records available for the last name Hella. For the veterans among your Hella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hella lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hella in 1962 was 60, and 92 in 2004.

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