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Marelli Family History

Marelli Name Meaning

Italian:: patronymic or plural form of a diminutive of Mare . patronymic or plural form of a pet form of a personal name derived from the Greek name Mavros ‘black’.

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


Similar surnames: Morello, Marullo, Marzilli, Fanelli, Pacelli, Farella, Masella

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Where is the Marelli family from?

You can see how Marelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marelli family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Marelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Marelli families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 21% of all the recorded Marelli's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Marelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Marelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Marelli. 21% of Marelli men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Marelli women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Marelli were Helper and Housework. .

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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
    21%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Helper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    23%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Housework
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Marelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marelli 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 Marelli. 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 260 military records available for the last name Marelli. For the veterans among your Marelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marelli lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Marelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Marelli in 1960 was 43, and 87 in 2004.

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