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Cannarella Family History

Cannarella 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: Cantarella, Caldarella, Cannella, Casarella, Cafarella, Iannarelli

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Where is the Cannarella family from?

You can see how Cannarella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cannarella family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cannarella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Cannarella families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cannarella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cannarella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cannarella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cannarella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cannarella. 24% of Cannarella men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Cannarella women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cannarella were Clerk and Seamstress. .

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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
    24%
  • Techanic
    16%
  • Presser
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Finisher
    29%
  • Seamstress
    29%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Cannarella lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Cannarella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cannarella in 1957 was 26, and 69 in 2004.

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