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Sportelli Family History

Sportelli 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: Portelli, Portella, Shortell, Portell, Porcelli, Bortell, Sotello

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Where is the Sportelli family from?

You can see how Sportelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sportelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sportelli families living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sportelli's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Sportelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sportelli 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 Sportelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sportelli. 34% of Sportelli men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sportelli women worked as an Inspector.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

What Sportelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Sportelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sportelli 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Sportelli. 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 113 military records available for the last name Sportelli. For the veterans among your Sportelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sportelli lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sportelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sportelli in 1958 was 64, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sportelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sportelli 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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