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Occelli Family History

Occelli 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: Celli, Pacelli, Uccello, Riccelli, Porcelli, Oswell, Orrell, Savelli

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Where is the Occelli family from?

You can see how Occelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Occelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Occelli families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Occelli's in USA. California had the highest population of Occelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Occelli 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 26 census records available for the last name Occelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Occelli 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Occelli. 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 13 military records available for the last name Occelli. For the veterans among your Occelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Occelli lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Occelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Occelli in 1963 was 75, and 50 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Occelli 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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