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Balella Family History

Balella 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: Galella, Barella, Vanella, Balla, Patella, Abella, Parella, Ramella

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Where is the Balella family from?

You can see how Balella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balella family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Balella families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Balella family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Balella's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Balella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Balella ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Balella ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Balella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balella 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Balella. 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 10 military records available for the last name Balella. For the veterans among your Balella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balella lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Balella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Balella in 1971 was 87, and 77 in 2002.

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