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Garelli Family History

Garelli 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: Marelli, Carelli, Savelli, Parella, Zegarelli, Garrell, Carvelli

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Where is the Garelli family from?

You can see how Garelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garelli family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Garelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Garelli families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Garelli's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Garelli families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Garelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rancher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Garelli. 43% of Garelli men worked as a Rancher.

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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

  • Rancher
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Hair Spinner
    29%

What Garelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 659 census records available for the last name Garelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garelli 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Garelli. 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 58 military records available for the last name Garelli. For the veterans among your Garelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garelli lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Garelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Garelli in 1964 was 86, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Garelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garelli 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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