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Cannello Family History

Cannello 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: Cannella, Iannello, Cannell, Castello, Carnell, Agnello, Cantillo

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Where is the Cannello family from?

You can see how Cannello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cannello family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cannello families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Cannello families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Cannello's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cannello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cannello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cannello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cannello. 50% of Cannello 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
    50%
  • Presser
    50%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Cannello lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Cannello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Cannello in 1965 was 59, and 81 in 2004.

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