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Marella Family History

Marella Surname Meaning

Italian: from the feminine form of Marello (see Marelli).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Marella family from?

You can see how Marella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marella family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Marella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Marella families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Marella's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Marella families in 1911.
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What did your Marella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marella. 38% of Marella men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Marella women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marella were Painter and Stenographer.

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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
    38%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Marella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Marella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marella 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 813 immigration records available for the last name Marella. 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 374 military records available for the last name Marella. For the veterans among your Marella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marella lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Marella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Marella in 1962 was 69, and 89 in 2004.

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