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Ornelli Family History

Ornelli 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: Cornell, Orrell, Nelli, Minelli, Ornelas, Arnell, Pinelli, Cornella

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Where is the Ornelli family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ornelli 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 Ornelli ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Picker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Ornelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ornelli 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ornelli. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ornelli. For the veterans among your Ornelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ornelli lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1990, in the United States, Ornelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ornelli in 1983 was 87, and 53 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ornelli 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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