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Parcella Family History

Parcella 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, Parrella, Pacella, Marcella, Porcella, Parcell, Parcells

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Where is the Parcella family from?

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

What did your Parcella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parcella. 50% of Parcella men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Parcella women worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Mechanic
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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What Parcella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Parcella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parcella 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Parcella. 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 42 military records available for the last name Parcella. For the veterans among your Parcella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parcella lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Parcella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Parcella in 1965 was 50, and 73 in 2002.

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