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Magnelli Family History

Magnelli 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: Agnello, Minelli, Mainella, Manella, Scagnelli, Fanelli, Marnell

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Where is the Magnelli family from?

You can see how Magnelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magnelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Magnelli families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 52% of all the recorded Magnelli's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Magnelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magnelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Magnelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Magnelli. 42% of Magnelli men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Magnelli women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Magnelli were Clerk and Typist. .

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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
    42%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Typist
    29%
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What Magnelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 496 census records available for the last name Magnelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magnelli 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Magnelli. 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 171 military records available for the last name Magnelli. For the veterans among your Magnelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magnelli lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Magnelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Magnelli in 1963 was 68, and 86 in 2003.

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