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Stefanelli Family History

Stefanelli Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Stefanello a pet form of Stefano.

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


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Where is the Stefanelli family from?

You can see how Stefanelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stefanelli family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Stefanelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Stefanelli families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Stefanelli's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Stefanelli families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stefanelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stefanelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stefanelli. 37% of Stefanelli men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Stefanelli women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stefanelli 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
    37%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Painter
    8%
  • Barber
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    32%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Machine Operator
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%

What Stefanelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stefanelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stefanelli 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Stefanelli. 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 428 military records available for the last name Stefanelli. For the veterans among your Stefanelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stefanelli lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Stefanelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Stefanelli in 1942 was 26, and 69 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stefanelli 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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