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Sinelli Family History

Sinelli 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: Minelli, Pinelli, Spinelli, Cinelli, Finelli, Savelli, Spinello

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Where is the Sinelli family from?

You can see how Sinelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sinelli family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sinelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Sinelli families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sinelli's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sinelli families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sinelli 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 Sinelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cement Finisher and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sinelli. 50% of Sinelli men worked as a Cement Finisher and 100% of Sinelli women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Cement Finisher
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Sinelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Sinelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sinelli 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Sinelli. 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 56 military records available for the last name Sinelli. For the veterans among your Sinelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sinelli lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Sinelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sinelli in 1966 was 70, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sinelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sinelli 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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