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Gencarelli Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Gencarello which is probably a nickname from gencarello a derivative of southern Italian genco ‘bullock’.

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


Similar surnames: Gennarelli, Lucarelli, Zuccarelli, Ciccarelli, Carelli, Picarelli

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Where is the Gencarelli family from?

You can see how Gencarelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gencarelli family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gencarelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Gencarelli families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gencarelli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gencarelli families in 1880.
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What did your Gencarelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dress Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gencarelli. 100% of Gencarelli men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gencarelli women worked as a Dress Maker. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dress Maker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 464 census records available for the last name Gencarelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gencarelli 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 420 immigration records available for the last name Gencarelli. 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 116 military records available for the last name Gencarelli. For the veterans among your Gencarelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gencarelli lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gencarelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gencarelli in 1958 was 66, and 86 in 2004.

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