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Spinelli Family History

Spinelli Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): patronymic or plural form of Spinello.

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


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Where is the Spinelli family from?

You can see how Spinelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spinelli family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Spinelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Spinelli families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Spinelli's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Spinelli families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spinelli 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 Spinelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spinelli. 23% of Spinelli men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Spinelli women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spinelli were Longshoreman and Packer.

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%
  • Longshoreman
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Operator
    12%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Packer
    6%

What Spinelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Spinelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spinelli 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Spinelli. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Spinelli. For the veterans among your Spinelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spinelli lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Spinelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Spinelli in 1943 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spinelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spinelli 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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