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Faiella Name Meaning

Italian (Campania): diminutive of Faia .

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


Similar surnames: Failla, Farella, Parella, Fanella, Fariello, Panella, Galella

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Where is the Faiella family from?

You can see how Faiella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faiella family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Faiella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Faiella family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Faiella's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Faiella families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faiella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Faiella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Faiella. 21% of Faiella men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Faiella women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faiella were New Worker and Cutter. .

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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

  • Salesman
    21%
  • Barber
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • New Worker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Cutter
    40%
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Census Records

There are 918 census records available for the last name Faiella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faiella 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 869 immigration records available for the last name Faiella. 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 377 military records available for the last name Faiella. For the veterans among your Faiella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faiella lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Faiella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Faiella in 1956 was 28, and 85 in 2004.

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