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Caselli Name Meaning

Italian:: pluralized form of a habitational name for someone from any of the places called Casello for example in Parma province. patronymic or plural form of Casello a diminutive of the personal name Caso .

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


Similar surnames: Cinelli, Cianelli, Casella, Corelli, Rastelli, Castell, Pacelli

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Where is the Caselli family from?

You can see how Caselli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caselli family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Caselli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Caselli family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Caselli's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Caselli families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caselli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caselli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caselli. 20% of Caselli men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Caselli women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caselli were Shipping Clerk and Machine Worker. .

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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
    20%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Shipping Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    29%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Dressmaker
    15%
  • Machine Worker
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Caselli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caselli 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Caselli. 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 620 military records available for the last name Caselli. For the veterans among your Caselli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caselli lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Caselli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Caselli in 1962 was 60, and 79 in 2004.

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