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Finelli Family History

Finelli Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of a pet form of Fino.

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


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Where is the Finelli family from?

You can see how Finelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Finelli family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Finelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Finelli family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Finelli's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Finelli families in 1911.
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What did your Finelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewing Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Finelli. 25% of Finelli men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Finelli women worked as a Sewing Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Finelli were Barber and 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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Barber
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Machine Operator
    21%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Operator
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Finelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Finelli 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 Finelli. 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 777 military records available for the last name Finelli. For the veterans among your Finelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Finelli lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Finelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Finelli in 1954 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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