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Tignanelli Family History

Tignanelli 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: Pignatelli, Tinnell, Gianelli, Cianelli, Paganelli, Iannelli

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Where is the Tignanelli family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tignanelli 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 Tignanelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Press Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tignanelli. 50% of Tignanelli men worked as a Press Operator.

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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

  • Press Operator
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Tignanelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Tignanelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tignanelli 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Tignanelli. 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 26 military records available for the last name Tignanelli. For the veterans among your Tignanelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tignanelli lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Tignanelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tignanelli in 1967 was 87, and 86 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tignanelli 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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