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Cinelli Family History

Cinelli Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of a pet form of the personal name Cino .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Cianelli, Pinelli, Minelli, Cirelli, Caselli, Corelli, Cibelli

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Where is the Cinelli family from?

You can see how Cinelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cinelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Cinelli families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cinelli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cinelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cinelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cinelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cinelli. 42% of Cinelli men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Cinelli women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cinelli were Salesman and Saleslady. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Tailor
    10%
  • Bartender
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Saleslady
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cinelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cinelli 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cinelli. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 578 military records available for the last name Cinelli. For the veterans among your Cinelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cinelli lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Cinelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cinelli in 1942 was 67, and 79 in 2004.

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