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Filella Family History

Filella 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: Fiscella, Rinella, Di Lella, Frisella, Minella, Colella, Galella

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Where is the Filella family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Filella 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 Filella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Comber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Filella. 100% of Filella men worked as a Comber.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Comber
    100%

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Filella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Filella 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Filella. 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 6 military records available for the last name Filella. For the veterans among your Filella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Filella lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Filella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Filella in 1976 was 57, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Filella 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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