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Szella Family History

Szella 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: Stella, Sella, Zella, Sell, Pella, Selle, Ezell, Stell, Tella, Abella

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Where is the Szella family from?

You can see how Szella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Szella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Szella family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Szella's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Szella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Szella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Szella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Szella. 100% of Szella 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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What Szella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Szella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Szella 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Szella. 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 9 military records available for the last name Szella. For the veterans among your Szella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Szella lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1982, in the United States, Szella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Szella in 1973 was 81, and 71 in 1982.

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