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Villella Name Meaning

Italian: possibly from a diminutive of Villa . Portuguese and Spanish: in some cases probably a variant of Villela .

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


Similar surnames: Villela, Villalva, Killelea, Villalba, Villalta, Villa, Villasana

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Where is the Villella family from?

You can see how Villella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Villella family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Villella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Villella families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 31% of all the recorded Villella's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Villella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Villella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Villella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Villella. 24% of Villella men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Villella women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Villella were Truck Driver and Waitress. .

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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
    24%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Barber
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Waitress
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Villella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Villella 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Villella. 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 685 military records available for the last name Villella. For the veterans among your Villella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Villella lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Villella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Villella in 1954 was 33, and 70 in 2004.

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