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Scanelli Family History

Scanelli 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: Scagnelli, Savelli, Racanelli, Canell, Schnell, Scibelli, Scannell

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Where is the Scanelli family from?

You can see how Scanelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scanelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Scanelli families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Scanelli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scanelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scanelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Scanelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scanelli 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Scanelli. 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 8 military records available for the last name Scanelli. For the veterans among your Scanelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scanelli lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2000, in the United States, Scanelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Scanelli in 1958 was 38, and 73 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scanelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scanelli 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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