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Zella Family History

Zella Surname Meaning

Italian:: from the feminine form of Zello. alternatively perhaps a variant of Cella.

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


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Where is the Zella family from?

You can see how Zella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zella family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Zella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Zella families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Zella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zella families in 1880.
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What did your Zella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zella. 30% of Zella men worked as a Laborer and 42% of Zella women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zella were Mechanic and Nurse.

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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
    30%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    42%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Nurse
    17%

What Zella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zella 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Zella. 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 250 military records available for the last name Zella. For the veterans among your Zella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zella lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Zella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Zella in 1956 was 67, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zella 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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