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Lelli Family History

Lelli Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Lello.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Lelli family from?

You can see how Lelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lelli family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Lelli families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lelli's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lelli families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lelli 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 Lelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lelli. 40% of Lelli men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lelli women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lelli were Miner and Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Proprietor
    18%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Miner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Packer
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

What Lelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 749 census records available for the last name Lelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lelli 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 620 immigration records available for the last name Lelli. 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 275 military records available for the last name Lelli. For the veterans among your Lelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lelli lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lelli in 1962 was 72, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lelli 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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