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Picinelli Family History

Picinelli 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: Pinelli, Cinelli, Piscitelli, Ciminelli, Puccinelli, Picarelli

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What did your Picinelli ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Picinelli ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Picinelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Picinelli 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Picinelli. 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 4 military records available for the last name Picinelli. For the veterans among your Picinelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Picinelli lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Picinelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Picinelli in 1964 was 74, and 88 in 2002.

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