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Yanelli Family History

Yanelli 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: Fanelli, Panelli, Zanelli, Vanella, Savelli, Nelli, Minelli, Canell

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Where is the Yanelli family from?

You can see how Yanelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yanelli families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Yanelli's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yanelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Yanelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanelli 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Yanelli. 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 14 military records available for the last name Yanelli. For the veterans among your Yanelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanelli lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Yanelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Yanelli in 1966 was 33, and 25 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanelli 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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