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Cassanelli Family History

Cassanelli Surname 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: Cassinelli, Cusanelli, Massarelli, Passarelli, Campanelli, Fasanella

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Where is the Cassanelli family from?

You can see how Cassanelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cassanelli family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cassanelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Cassanelli families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cassanelli's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Cassanelli families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cassanelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cassanelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cassanelli. 100% of Cassanelli men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cassanelli women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

What Cassanelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Cassanelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cassanelli 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Cassanelli. 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 61 military records available for the last name Cassanelli. For the veterans among your Cassanelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cassanelli lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Cassanelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cassanelli in 1966 was 80, and 80 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cassanelli ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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