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Racanelli Family History

Racanelli Surname Meaning

Italian:: nickname or metonymic occupational name from a diminutive of Racano from dialect racana ‘knitted or woven material made of thick thread’ (from Latin racana denoting a type of garment).

nickname from raganella ‘tree toad; rattle’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Racanelli family from?

You can see how Racanelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Racanelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Racanelli families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Racanelli's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Racanelli families in 1920.
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What did your Racanelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Racanelli. 47% of Racanelli men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Racanelli women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Iceman
    24%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Racanelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Racanelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Racanelli 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 710 immigration records available for the last name Racanelli. 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 150 military records available for the last name Racanelli. For the veterans among your Racanelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Racanelli lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Racanelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Racanelli in 1956 was 60, and 82 in 2004.

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