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Anella Family History

Anella 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: Vanella, Abella, Avella, Manella, Danella, Anello, Panella, Zanella

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Where is the Anella family from?

You can see how Anella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anella family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Anella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Anella families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Anella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Anella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Anella ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%

What Anella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Anella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anella 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Anella. 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 145 military records available for the last name Anella. For the veterans among your Anella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anella lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Anella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Anella in 1964 was 82, and 88 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anella 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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