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Callella Family History

Callella 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: Capella, Cannella, Cappella, Colella, Galella, Villella, Cassella

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Where is the Callella family from?

You can see how Callella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Callella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Callella families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Callella's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Callella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Callella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Callella ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Callella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Callella 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Callella. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 31 military records available for the last name Callella. For the veterans among your Callella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Callella lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Callella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Callella in 1970 was 67, and 67 in 2001.

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