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Sarnelli Family History

Sarnelli Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from a place called Sarnelli in Potenza province.

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


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Where is the Sarnelli family from?

You can see how Sarnelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarnelli family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sarnelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sarnelli family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarnelli's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Sarnelli families in 1911.
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What did your Sarnelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Examiner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarnelli. 60% of Sarnelli men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sarnelli women worked as an Examiner.

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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
    60%
  • Tailor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Examiner
    100%

What Sarnelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Sarnelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarnelli 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Sarnelli. 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 Sarnelli. For the veterans among your Sarnelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarnelli lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Sarnelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sarnelli in 1951 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sarnelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarnelli 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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