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Verella Family History

Verella 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: Perella, Virella, Vanella, Varela, Rella, Parella, Petrella, Morella

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Where is the Verella family from?

You can see how Verella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Verella family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Verella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Verella family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Verella's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Verella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Verella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Verella ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Verella ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Verella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Verella 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Verella. 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 9 military records available for the last name Verella. For the veterans among your Verella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Verella lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Verella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Verella in 1976 was 70, and 81 in 1996.

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