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Margelli Family History

Margelli 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: Marelli, Martelli, Marcelli, Mongelli, Marcelle, Marzilli, Marcello

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Where is the Margelli family from?

You can see how Margelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Margelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Margelli families living in Illinois. This was about 90% of all the recorded Margelli's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Margelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Margelli 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 Margelli ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Helper
    100%

What Margelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Margelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Margelli 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Margelli. 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 18 military records available for the last name Margelli. For the veterans among your Margelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Margelli lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Margelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Margelli in 1964 was 80, and 84 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Margelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Margelli 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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