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Generelli Family History

Generelli 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: Gencarelli, Gennarelli, Deverell, Zegarelli, Petrelli, Ventrella

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Where is the Generelli family from?

You can see how Generelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Generelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Generelli families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Generelli's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Generelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Generelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Generelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Ladies Tailor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Generelli. 34% of Generelli men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Generelli women worked as a Ladies Tailor. .

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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
    34%
  • Dyers Helper
    34%
  • Longshoreman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Ladies Tailor
    100%
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What Generelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Generelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Generelli 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Generelli. 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 14 military records available for the last name Generelli. For the veterans among your Generelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Generelli lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Generelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Generelli in 1964 was 90, and 42 in 2002.

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