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Vella family records from Malta and beyond
We've indexed 9,779 records mentioning the surname Vella, spanning 1713–1976, across 32 Maltese parishes and diaspora record sources, including the historic Maltese emigrant communities in French North Africa.
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Total records
9,779
Date range
1713 – 1976
Locations covered
32
Top locations for the Vella surname
Parishes across Malta and Gozo, plus diaspora record sources from Maltese communities abroad (notably French North Africa).
| Location | Records |
|---|---|
| Valletta | 3,749 |
| Victoria (Gozo Island) | 1,254 |
| Xagħra (Gozo Island) | 860 |
| Senglea | 514 |
| Birgu | 499 |
| Mdina | 391 |
| Żejtun | 153 |
| Alger | 141 |
| Għarb (Gozo Island) | 134 |
| Bone | 108 |
Record types for Vella
Parish7,554Civil2,225
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