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Origins of the Nella surname

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About the Nellas

We have a total number of 125 records for people with the last name Nella.

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Where do most Nellas live?

In 1921, most Nellas lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Nellas

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 56 records for the Nella surname. The oldest one dates back to 1590.

Who were Nellas most likely to marry?

Di Nellas

&

Di Lallos

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Nellas.

What are the most common Nella first names?

  • Antonio
  • Nicola
  • Mary
  • Maria

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Common jobs for Nellas

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Nellas in 1921
Artist (Painter)

1

Cotton Doubler

1

Cotton Piecer

1

Cotton Reeler

1

Cotton Weaver

1

Common Male occupations for Nellas in 1921
Coal Miner

3

Blacksmith

1

Bricklayers Labourer

1

Carman

1

Cotton Spinner

1

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