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Ielli Family History

Ielli 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: Nelli, Celli, Lelli, Belli, Bell, Fell, Hell, Pelle, Belle, Helle

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Where is the Ielli family from?

You can see how Ielli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ielli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ielli families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ielli's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ielli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ielli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Ielli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ielli 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ielli. 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 36 military records available for the last name Ielli. For the veterans among your Ielli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ielli lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Ielli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ielli in 1978 was 62, and 103 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ielli 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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