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Turella Family History

Turella 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: Trella, Tella, Rella, Parella, Quella, Perella, Morella, Tavella

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Where is the Turella family from?

You can see how Turella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Turella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Turella family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Turella's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Turella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Turella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Turella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Turella. 100% of Turella 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Turella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Turella 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Turella. 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 37 military records available for the last name Turella. For the veterans among your Turella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Turella lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Turella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Turella in 1972 was 56, and 77 in 2004.

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