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Manzelli Family History

Manzelli 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: Manzella, Mansell, Mongelli, Marzilli, Minelli, Manella, Fanelli

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Where is the Manzelli family from?

You can see how Manzelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Manzelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Manzelli families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Manzelli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Manzelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Manzelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Manzelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Manzelli. 72% of Manzelli men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    72%
  • Salesman
    29%
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Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Manzelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Manzelli 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Manzelli. 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 102 military records available for the last name Manzelli. For the veterans among your Manzelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Manzelli lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Manzelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Manzelli in 1965 was 55, and 70 in 2004.

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