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Genelli Family History

Genelli Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gemelli, Gesell, Nelli, Minelli, Gotelli, Genetti, Pinelli, Leonelli

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Where is the Genelli family from?

You can see how Genelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Genelli family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Genelli families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Genelli families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Genelli's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Genelli families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Genelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Genelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Genelli. 100% of Genelli men worked as an Operator and 100% of Genelli women worked as a 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

  • Operator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Genelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Genelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Genelli 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Genelli. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 44 military records available for the last name Genelli. For the veterans among your Genelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Genelli lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Genelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Genelli in 1973 was 84, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Genelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Genelli 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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