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Chinelli Family History

Chinelli 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: Cinelli, Minelli, Pinelli, Cibelli, Cianelli, Chiulli, Cirelli

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Where is the Chinelli family from?

You can see how Chinelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chinelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chinelli family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chinelli's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Chinelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chinelli 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 Chinelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chinelli. 100% of Chinelli men worked as a Chauffeur.

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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

  • Chauffeur
    100%

What Chinelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Chinelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chinelli 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Chinelli. 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 57 military records available for the last name Chinelli. For the veterans among your Chinelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chinelli lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Chinelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Chinelli in 1959 was 39, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chinelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chinelli 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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