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Ghinelli Family History

Ghinelli 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, Gianelli, Spinelli, Cinelli, Granelli, Finelli

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Where is the Ghinelli family from?

You can see how Ghinelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghinelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ghinelli family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ghinelli's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Ghinelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghinelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Ghinelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Ghinelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghinelli 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Ghinelli. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ghinelli. For the veterans among your Ghinelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghinelli lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Ghinelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Ghinelli in 1964 was 78, and 81 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghinelli 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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