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Yannelli Family History

Yannelli 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: Vannelli, Iannelli, Cannella, Pannell, Rannells, Fanelli, Iannello

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Where is the Yannelli family from?

You can see how Yannelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yannelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Yannelli families living in New Jersey. This was about 30% of all the recorded Yannelli's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Yannelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yannelli 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 Yannelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yannelli. 60% of Yannelli men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Yannelli women worked as a House Wife.

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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
    60%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Gardener
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    100%

What Yannelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Yannelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yannelli 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Yannelli. 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 111 military records available for the last name Yannelli. For the veterans among your Yannelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yannelli lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Yannelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Yannelli in 1954 was 35, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yannelli 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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