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Panelli Family History

Panelli Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of a diminutive of Pane. Habitational name from Panelli, a district of Sant'Angelo a Cupolo in Benevento province.

From the plural of panello denoting in Tuscany a bundle of oily rags used as a torch for towers or bell towers.

Patronymic or plural form of Panella.

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


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Where is the Panelli family from?

You can see how Panelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Panelli family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Panelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Panelli families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Panelli's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Panelli families in 1911.
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What did your Panelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Panelli. 39% of Panelli men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Panelli women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Panelli were Cook and Cook.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Cook
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Panelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Panelli 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 749 immigration records available for the last name Panelli. 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 208 military records available for the last name Panelli. For the veterans among your Panelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Panelli lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Panelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Panelli in 1959 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

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