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Guelli Family History

Guelli 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: Guell, Gulli, Gullo, Gell, Quella, Gull, Nelli, Guill, Cuello, Grilli

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Where is the Guelli family from?

You can see how Guelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Guelli family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Guelli's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Guelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guelli 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 Guelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook and Heel Coverer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guelli. 50% of Guelli men worked as a Cook and 100% of Guelli women worked as a Heel Coverer.

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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

  • Cook
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Heel Coverer
    100%

What Guelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Guelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guelli 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Guelli. 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 69 military records available for the last name Guelli. For the veterans among your Guelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guelli lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Guelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Guelli in 1965 was 72, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guelli 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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