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Penelli Family History

Penelli 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: Pinelli, Perelli, Panelli, Perella, Nelli, Petrelli, Minelli, Pendell

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Where is the Penelli family from?

You can see how Penelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penelli family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Penelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Penelli family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Penelli's in USA. California had the highest population of Penelli families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penelli 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 Penelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laundry was the top reported job for people in the USA named Penelli. 100% of Penelli women worked as a Laundry.

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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

  • Laundry
    100%

What Penelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Penelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penelli 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Penelli. 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 28 military records available for the last name Penelli. For the veterans among your Penelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penelli lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Penelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Penelli in 1966 was 42, and 91 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Penelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penelli 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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