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Corselli Family History

Corselli 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: Corelli, Corsello, Cornell, Cervelli, Corbell, Cordell, Correll

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Where is the Corselli family from?

You can see how Corselli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corselli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Corselli families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Corselli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Corselli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corselli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Corselli ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Corselli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Corselli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corselli 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Corselli. 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 69 military records available for the last name Corselli. For the veterans among your Corselli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corselli lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Corselli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Corselli in 1965 was 70, and 95 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corselli 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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