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Vanelli Family History

Vanelli 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: Vanella, Fanelli, Vannelli, Panelli, Zanelli, Savelli, Valli, Nelli

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Where is the Vanelli family from?

You can see how Vanelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanelli family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Vanelli families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanelli's in USA. California had the highest population of Vanelli families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vanelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanelli. 85% of Vanelli men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Vanelli women worked as a Weaver. .

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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
    85%
  • Plasterer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%
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What Vanelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 780 census records available for the last name Vanelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanelli 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Vanelli. 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 119 military records available for the last name Vanelli. For the veterans among your Vanelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanelli lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Vanelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vanelli in 1960 was 55, and 87 in 2004.

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