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Gimelli Family History

Gimelli 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, Minelli, Gotelli, Pinelli, Piselli, Cibelli, Gianelli

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Where is the Gimelli family from?

You can see how Gimelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gimelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gimelli families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gimelli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gimelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gimelli 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 Gimelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gimelli. 100% of Gimelli men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Gimelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Gimelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gimelli 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Gimelli. 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 30 military records available for the last name Gimelli. For the veterans among your Gimelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gimelli lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Gimelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gimelli in 1968 was 84, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gimelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gimelli 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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