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Precella Family History

Precella 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: Perella, Cretella, Pacella, Porcella, Procell, Purcella, Pella

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Where is the Precella family from?

You can see how Precella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Precella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Precella families living in Texas. This was about 43% of all the recorded Precella's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Precella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Precella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Precella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Precella. 60% of Precella men worked as a Laborer. .

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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%
  • Farming
    40%
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Precella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Precella 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Precella. 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 22 military records available for the last name Precella. For the veterans among your Precella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Precella lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Precella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Precella in 1956 was 48, and 50 in 2003.

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