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Renelli Family History

Renelli 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: Rinella, Nelli, Minelli, Rebello, Revell, Revello, Pinelli, Renzulli

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Where is the Renelli family from?

You can see how Renelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Renelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Renelli families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Renelli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Renelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Renelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Renelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Peddler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Renelli. 100% of Renelli men worked as a Peddler. .

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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

  • Peddler
    100%
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Renelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Renelli 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Renelli. 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 13 military records available for the last name Renelli. For the veterans among your Renelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Renelli lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Renelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Renelli in 1965 was 73, and 85 in 2000.

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