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Girelli Family History

Girelli 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: Cirelli, Minelli, Grilli, Grell, Circelli, Gotelli, Pinelli, Piselli

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Where is the Girelli family from?

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

There are 217 census records available for the last name Girelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girelli 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Girelli. 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 30 military records available for the last name Girelli. For the veterans among your Girelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girelli lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Girelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Girelli in 1962 was 84, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Girelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girelli 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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