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Pinnelli Family History

Pinnelli 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: Pinelli, Pinnell, Tinnell, Minelli, Pannell, Piselli, Gianelli

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Where is the Pinnelli family from?

You can see how Pinnelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pinnelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pinnelli family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Pinnelli's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Pinnelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pinnelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pinnelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pinnelli. 25% of Pinnelli 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
    25%
  • Barber
    25%
  • Shipping Clerk
    25%
  • Mechanic
    25%

What Pinnelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Pinnelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pinnelli 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Pinnelli. 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 53 military records available for the last name Pinnelli. For the veterans among your Pinnelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pinnelli lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pinnelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pinnelli in 1965 was 91, and 76 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pinnelli 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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