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Imelli Family History

Imelli 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: Melle, Mellis, Mello, Meli, Nelli, Minelli, Mells, Imel, Celli, Idell

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Where is the Imelli family from?

You can see how Imelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imelli family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Imelli families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Imelli families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Imelli's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Imelli families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Imelli 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 82 census records available for the last name Imelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imelli 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Imelli. 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 10 military records available for the last name Imelli. For the veterans among your Imelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imelli lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Imelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Imelli in 1967 was 92, and 79 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Imelli 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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