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Fornelli Family History

Fornelli 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: Cornell, Farnell, Forsell, Cornella, Corelli, Portelli, Formella

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Where is the Fornelli family from?

You can see how Fornelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fornelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Fornelli families living in Illinois. This was about 28% of all the recorded Fornelli's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fornelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fornelli 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 Fornelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fornelli. 34% of Fornelli men worked as a Miner and 100% of Fornelli women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Miner
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Barber
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Fornelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Fornelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fornelli 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Fornelli. 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 104 military records available for the last name Fornelli. For the veterans among your Fornelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fornelli lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Fornelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fornelli in 1941 was 50, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fornelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fornelli 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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