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Zambelli Family History

Zambelli Surname Meaning

Italian (Veneto): patronymic or plural form of a personal name composed of the personal name Zanni + bello ‘handsome’ or the personal name Bello from this word.

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


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Where is the Zambelli family from?

You can see how Zambelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zambelli family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Zambelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Zambelli families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Zambelli's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Zambelli families in 1891.
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What did your Zambelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zambelli. 39% of Zambelli men worked as a Laborer.

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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%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Bakery
    10%

What Zambelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zambelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zambelli 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 616 immigration records available for the last name Zambelli. 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 297 military records available for the last name Zambelli. For the veterans among your Zambelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zambelli lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zambelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Zambelli in 1963 was 70, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zambelli 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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