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Romanello Family History

Romanello Surname Meaning

Italian: from a pet form of the personal name Romano.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Romanello family from?

You can see how Romanello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Romanello family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Romanello families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 33 Romanello families living in New York. This was about 61% of all the recorded Romanello's in USA. New York had the highest population of Romanello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Romanello 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 Romanello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Romanello. 45% of Romanello men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Romanello women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Romanello were Handyman and Cigar Maker.

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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
    45%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Handyman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    40%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Machine Op
    20%
  • Cigar Maker
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Romanello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Romanello 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 457 immigration records available for the last name Romanello. 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 535 military records available for the last name Romanello. For the veterans among your Romanello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Romanello lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Romanello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Romanello in 1947 was 42, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Romanello 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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