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Faella Family History

Faella 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: Falla, Failla, Farella, Fanella, Fella, Faiella, Stella, Fell, Palla

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Where is the Faella family from?

You can see how Faella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Faella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Faella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Faella families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Faella's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Faella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Faella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Faella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Faella. 25% of Faella men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Faella women worked as a Finisher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Faella were Cook 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
    25%
  • Helper
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Cook
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 748 census records available for the last name Faella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Faella 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Faella. 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 265 military records available for the last name Faella. For the veterans among your Faella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Faella lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Faella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Faella in 1966 was 40, and 82 in 2004.

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