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Cancelli Family History

Cancelli 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: Cancel, Cannella, Canell, Carvelli, Circelli, Cancilla, Vincelli

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Where is the Cancelli family from?

You can see how Cancelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cancelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Cancelli families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Cancelli's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cancelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cancelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cancelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cancelli. 50% of Cancelli men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Finisher Helper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cancelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cancelli 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cancelli. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cancelli. For the veterans among your Cancelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cancelli lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Cancelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Cancelli in 1946 was 32, and 79 in 2004.

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