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Mapelli Family History

Mapelli 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: Marelli, Maselli, Capelli, Capelle, Savelli, Capella, Minelli, Capell

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Where is the Mapelli family from?

You can see how Mapelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mapelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Mapelli families living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mapelli's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Mapelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mapelli 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 Mapelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Box Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mapelli. 25% of Mapelli men worked as a Box Maker.

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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

  • Box Maker
    25%
  • Usher
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Mapelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Mapelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mapelli 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Mapelli. 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 29 military records available for the last name Mapelli. For the veterans among your Mapelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mapelli lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mapelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mapelli in 1962 was 62, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mapelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mapelli 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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