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Garelli Family History

Garelli 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, Carelli, Savelli, Parella, Zegarelli, Garrell, Carvelli

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Where is the Garelli family from?

You can see how Garelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garelli family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Garelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Garelli families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Garelli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Garelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garelli ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Rancher
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Hair Spinner
    29%
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What Garelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 659 census records available for the last name Garelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garelli 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Garelli. 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 58 military records available for the last name Garelli. For the veterans among your Garelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garelli lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Garelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Garelli in 1964 was 86, and 67 in 2003.

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