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Minelli Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Minello a pet form of the personal name Mino .

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


Similar surnames: Minella, Nelli, Pinelli, Minetti, Fanelli, Finelli, Mongelli

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Where is the Minelli family from?

You can see how Minelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minelli family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Minelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Minelli families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 20% of all the recorded Minelli's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Minelli families in 1920.
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What did your Minelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Minelli. 42% of Minelli men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Minelli women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Minelli were Janitor and Bench Work. .

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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%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Shipping Clerk
    6%
  • Janitor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Storekeeper
    20%
  • Bench Work
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Minelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minelli 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 865 immigration records available for the last name Minelli. 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 541 military records available for the last name Minelli. For the veterans among your Minelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minelli lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Minelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Minelli in 1950 was 50, and 84 in 2004.

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