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Lorella Family History

Lorella 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: Morella, Corella, Lorello, Borella, Portella, Rella, Morell, Parella

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Where is the Lorella family from?

You can see how Lorella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lorella families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 7 Lorella families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Lorella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lorella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lorella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lorella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lorella. 100% of Lorella men worked as a 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Lorella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorella 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Lorella. 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 14 military records available for the last name Lorella. For the veterans among your Lorella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorella lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Lorella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Lorella in 1971 was 72, and 68 in 1995.

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