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Lignelli Family History

Lignelli 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: Minelli, Bignell, Pinelli, Leonelli, Gianelli, Cianelli, Nigrelli

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Where is the Lignelli family from?

You can see how Lignelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lignelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lignelli families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lignelli's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lignelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lignelli 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 Lignelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lignelli. 67% of Lignelli men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Knitter
    34%

What Lignelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Lignelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lignelli 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Lignelli. 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 Lignelli. For the veterans among your Lignelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lignelli lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Lignelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lignelli in 1970 was 59, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lignelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lignelli 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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