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Sanelli Family History

Sanelli 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: Savelli, Fanelli, Santelli, Panelli, Zanelli, Vanella, Nelli, Minelli

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Where is the Sanelli family from?

You can see how Sanelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanelli family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sanelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sanelli family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sanelli's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Sanelli families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanelli 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 Sanelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Examiner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sanelli. 74% of Sanelli men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sanelli women worked as an Examiner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sanelli were Farming 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
    74%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Examiner
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

What Sanelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 905 census records available for the last name Sanelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanelli 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Sanelli. 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 102 military records available for the last name Sanelli. For the veterans among your Sanelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanelli lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Sanelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sanelli in 1959 was 59, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sanelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanelli 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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