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Mainelli Family History

Mainelli 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, Mainella, Marinelli, Manella, Pinelli, Minella, Fanelli

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Where is the Mainelli family from?

You can see how Mainelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mainelli family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mainelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mainelli family living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mainelli's in United Kingdom. Middlesex and 1 other county had the highest population of Mainelli families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mainelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mainelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mainelli. 100% of Mainelli men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Mainelli women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Mainelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 543 census records available for the last name Mainelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mainelli 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Mainelli. 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 85 military records available for the last name Mainelli. For the veterans among your Mainelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mainelli lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mainelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mainelli in 1963 was 47, and 86 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mainelli 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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