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Chianelli Family History

Chianelli 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: Cianelli, Chiarelli, Cusanelli, Gianelli, Chiarello, Cinelli

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Where is the Chianelli family from?

You can see how Chianelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chianelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Chianelli families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Chianelli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chianelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chianelli 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 Chianelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chianelli. 78% of Chianelli men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Chianelli women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chianelli were Pattern Maker and Clerk.

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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
    78%
  • Pattern Maker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Chianelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Chianelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chianelli 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Chianelli. 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 55 military records available for the last name Chianelli. For the veterans among your Chianelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chianelli lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Chianelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chianelli in 1965 was 68, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chianelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chianelli 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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