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Barelli Family History

Barelli Name 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: Marelli, Borelli, Carelli, Barella, Savelli, Parella, Barrell

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Where is the Barelli family from?

You can see how Barelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barelli family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Barelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Barelli families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Barelli's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Barelli families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barelli 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 Barelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barelli. 36% of Barelli men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Barelli women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barelli were Labor and Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Spooler
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Barelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barelli 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 424 immigration records available for the last name Barelli. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 95 military records available for the last name Barelli. For the veterans among your Barelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barelli lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Barelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Barelli in 1966 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

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