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Cercola Family History

Cercola 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: Cericola, Pergola, Ercole, Cecala, Merola, Centola, Cercone, De Cola

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Where is the Cercola family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cercola 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 Cercola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cercola. 100% of Cercola men worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Cercola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cercola 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Cercola. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cercola. For the veterans among your Cercola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cercola lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Cercola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Cercola in 1972 was 66, and 76 in 2000.

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