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Drella Family History

Drella 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: Rella, Grella, Drell, Trella, Stella, Pella, Dell, Sella, Tella

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Where is the Drella family from?

You can see how Drella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drella family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Drella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Drella families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Drella's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Drella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Drella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drella. 40% of Drella men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Freight Hand
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
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Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Drella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drella 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Drella. 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 59 military records available for the last name Drella. For the veterans among your Drella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drella lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Drella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Drella in 1954 was 43, and 97 in 2002.

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