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Onelli Family History

Onelli 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: Nelli, Tonelli, Bonelli, Knell, Odell, Mongelli, Nell, Minelli, Snell

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Where is the Onelli family from?

You can see how Onelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Onelli families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Onelli's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Onelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Onelli 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 Onelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dress Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Onelli. 100% of Onelli women worked as a Dress 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dress Maker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Onelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onelli 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Onelli. 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 57 military records available for the last name Onelli. For the veterans among your Onelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onelli lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Onelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Onelli in 1963 was 73, and 69 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onelli 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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