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Cimelli Family History

Cimelli 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: Cibelli, Cirelli, Cinelli, Cifelli, Minelli, Celli, Circelli, Pinelli

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Where is the Cimelli family from?

You can see how Cimelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cimelli family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Cimelli family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cimelli's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cimelli families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cimelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cimelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cimelli. 75% of Cimelli women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Laundry Hand
    25%

What Cimelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Cimelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cimelli 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Cimelli. 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 44 military records available for the last name Cimelli. For the veterans among your Cimelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cimelli lifespan?

Between 1945 and 1999, in the United States, Cimelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cimelli in 1945 was 36, and 93 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cimelli 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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