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Tanelli Family History

Tanelli 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: Fanelli, Tonelli, Panelli, Zanelli, Vanella, Savelli, Nelli, Minelli

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Where is the Tanelli family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tanelli. 43% of Tanelli men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Grinder
    29%

What Tanelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Tanelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanelli 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Tanelli. 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 11 military records available for the last name Tanelli. For the veterans among your Tanelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanelli lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1991, in the United States, Tanelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tanelli in 1973 was 69, and 79 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tanelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanelli 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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