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Poinelli Family History

Poinelli 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: Pinelli, Minelli, Polsinelli, Piselli, Portelli, Molinelli, Polselli

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Where is the Poinelli family from?

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

What did your Poinelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poinelli. 100% of Poinelli men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

What Poinelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Poinelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poinelli 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Poinelli. 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 25 military records available for the last name Poinelli. For the veterans among your Poinelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poinelli lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Poinelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Poinelli in 1953 was 42, and 68 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poinelli 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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