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Garella Family History

Garella Name 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: Parella, Gardella, Grella, Galella, Zarella, Farella, Marella

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Where is the Garella family from?

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

What did your Garella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garella. 23% of Garella men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Garella women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Miner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Garella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Garella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garella 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Garella. 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 121 military records available for the last name Garella. For the veterans among your Garella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garella lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Garella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Garella in 1964 was 83, and 81 in 2004.

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