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Derella Family History

Derella Surname 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: Perella, Rella, Parella, Petrella, Morella, Decelle, Corella, Grella

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Where is the Derella family from?

You can see how Derella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Derella family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Derella families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 2 Derella families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Derella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Derella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Derella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Derella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Derella 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Derella. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Derella. For the veterans among your Derella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Derella lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Derella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Derella in 1971 was 84, and 86 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Derella 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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