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Romanelli Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Romanello .

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


Similar surnames: Romanello, Tomaselli, Romani, Bonelli, Rosselli, Monacelli, Fanelli

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Where is the Romanelli family from?

You can see how Romanelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Romanelli family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Romanelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Romanelli family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Romanelli's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Romanelli families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Romanelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Romanelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Musician was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Romanelli. 63% of Romanelli men worked as a Musician. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Musician
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Romanelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romanelli 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Romanelli. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Romanelli. For the veterans among your Romanelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Romanelli lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Romanelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Romanelli in 1945 was 25, and 81 in 2004.

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