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Policelli Family History

Policelli 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: Polsinelli, Molinelli, Polselli, Puricelli, Volpicelli, Porcelli

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Where is the Policelli family from?

You can see how Policelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Policelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Policelli families living in Rhode Island. This was about 29% of all the recorded Policelli's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Policelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Policelli 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 Policelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bench Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Policelli. 25% of Policelli men worked as a Bench Hand.

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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

  • Bench Hand
    25%
  • Quarryman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Painter
    25%

What Policelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Policelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Policelli 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Policelli. 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 49 military records available for the last name Policelli. For the veterans among your Policelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Policelli lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Policelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Policelli in 1966 was 62, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Policelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Policelli 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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