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Zarrelli Family History

Zarrelli 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: Zarrella, Zarrilli, Barrell, Carrell, Garrell, Carvelli, Farrelly

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Where is the Zarrelli family from?

You can see how Zarrelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zarrelli family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Zarrelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Zarrelli families living in New Jersey. This was about 31% of all the recorded Zarrelli's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Zarrelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zarrelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zarrelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zarrelli. 37% of Zarrelli men worked as a Clerk and 34% of Zarrelli women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zarrelli were Tailor and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Clerk
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Tailor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Zarrelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zarrelli 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Zarrelli. 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 173 military records available for the last name Zarrelli. For the veterans among your Zarrelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zarrelli lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Zarrelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zarrelli in 1963 was 69, and 85 in 2002.

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