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Carelli Family History

Carelli Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Carello.

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


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Where is the Carelli family from?

You can see how Carelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carelli family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Carelli family living in Manitoba. This was about 33% of all the recorded Carelli's in Canada. Manitoba and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Carelli families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carelli 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 Carelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carelli. 25% of Carelli men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Carelli women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carelli were Manager and Bookkeeper.

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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
    25%
  • Proprietor
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Cementer
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Carelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carelli 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Carelli. 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 608 military records available for the last name Carelli. For the veterans among your Carelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carelli lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Carelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Carelli in 1954 was 57, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carelli 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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