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Zanelli Family History

Zanelli Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Zanello a pet form of Zane or Zani (see Zanni).

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


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Where is the Zanelli family from?

You can see how Zanelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zanelli family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Zanelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Zanelli families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Zanelli's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Zanelli families in 1891.
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What did your Zanelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Flower Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zanelli. 29% of Zanelli men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Zanelli women worked as a Flower Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zanelli were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    29%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Confectioner
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Flower Maker
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Cannery Worker
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Zanelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zanelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zanelli 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 Zanelli. 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 283 military records available for the last name Zanelli. For the veterans among your Zanelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zanelli lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Zanelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zanelli in 1958 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

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