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Maselli Family History

Maselli Name Meaning

Italian (southern): patronymic from a pet form of Maso (see Masi ).

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


Similar surnames: Masella, Marelli, Pacelli, Maiello, Masiello, Fanelli, Minelli

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Where is the Maselli family from?

You can see how Maselli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maselli family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maselli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 20 Maselli families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Maselli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Maselli families in 1920.
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What did your Maselli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maselli. 29% of Maselli men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Maselli women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maselli were Shoemaker and Teacher. .

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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
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Barber
    8%
  • Shoemaker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Maselli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maselli 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Maselli. 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 750 military records available for the last name Maselli. For the veterans among your Maselli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maselli lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Maselli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Maselli in 1958 was 39, and 82 in 2004.

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