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Karella Family History

Karella 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, Zarella, Farella, Marella, Barella, Carella, Vanella, Varela

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Where is the Karella family from?

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

What did your Karella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karella. 58% of Karella men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Karella women worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Miner
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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What Karella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Karella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karella 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Karella. 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 35 military records available for the last name Karella. For the veterans among your Karella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karella lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Karella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Karella in 1964 was 82, and 94 in 2004.

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