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Manella Name Meaning

Italian: probably a variant of Mannella .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mainella, Minella, Vanella, Masella, Danella, Patella, Capella

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Where is the Manella family from?

You can see how Manella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manella family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Manella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Manella families living in Massachusetts. This was about 57% of all the recorded Manella's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Manella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Manella. 46% of Manella men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Manella women worked as a New Worker. .

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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
    46%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Foreman
    7%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Manella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manella 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 524 immigration records available for the last name Manella. 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 305 military records available for the last name Manella. For the veterans among your Manella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manella lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Manella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Manella in 1963 was 77, and 62 in 2004.

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