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Jannelli Family History

Jannelli 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: Vannelli, Iannelli, Cannella, Pannell, Rannells, Fanelli, Janelle

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Where is the Jannelli family from?

You can see how Jannelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jannelli family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jannelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Jannelli families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Jannelli's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jannelli families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jannelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jannelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jannelli. 25% of Jannelli men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Jannelli women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jannelli were Barber and New Worker.

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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%
  • Tailor
    25%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Barber
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Jannelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 680 census records available for the last name Jannelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jannelli 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Jannelli. 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 80 military records available for the last name Jannelli. For the veterans among your Jannelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jannelli lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Jannelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Jannelli in 1962 was 75, and 75 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jannelli 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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