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Calella Family History

Calella 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: Capella, Colella, Galella, Carella, Casella, Capelle, Vanella, Calla

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Where is the Calella family from?

You can see how Calella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Calella families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Calella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Calella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Calella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Calella. 60% of Calella men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Calella women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Calella were Barber and 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
    60%
  • Mason
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Barber
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%
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Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Calella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calella 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Calella. 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 57 military records available for the last name Calella. For the veterans among your Calella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calella lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Calella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Calella in 1967 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

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