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Trella Family History

Trella Surname Meaning

Polish: variant of Trela.

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


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Where is the Trella family from?

You can see how Trella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Trella family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Trella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Trella families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Trella's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Trella families in 1911.
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What did your Trella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Trella. 38% of Trella men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Trella women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Trella were Salesman and Clerk.

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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%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Mechanic
    6%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    43%
  • Sewing Operator
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Trella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Trella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Trella 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Trella. 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 598 military records available for the last name Trella. For the veterans among your Trella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Trella lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Trella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Trella in 1951 was 42, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Trella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Trella 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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