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Arella Family History

Arella 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: Abella, Rella, Parella, Avella, Grella, Zarella, Farella, Marella

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Where is the Arella family from?

You can see how Arella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arella family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Arella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Arella families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Arella's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Arella families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arella 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 Arella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arella. 40% of Arella 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
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Tailor
    20%
  • Miner
    20%

What Arella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 753 census records available for the last name Arella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arella 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Arella. 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 70 military records available for the last name Arella. For the veterans among your Arella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arella lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Arella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Arella in 1966 was 71, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Arella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arella 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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