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Cerelli Family History

Cerelli 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: Cervelli, Corelli, Cirelli, Perelli, Carelli, Cerulli, Perella

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Where is the Cerelli family from?

You can see how Cerelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Cerelli families living in California. This was about 43% of all the recorded Cerelli's in USA. California had the highest population of Cerelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cerelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cerelli. 67% of Cerelli men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cerelli women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    67%
  • Chauffeur
    17%
  • Riveter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Cerelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 524 census records available for the last name Cerelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerelli 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Cerelli. 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 98 military records available for the last name Cerelli. For the veterans among your Cerelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerelli lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cerelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cerelli in 1964 was 77, and 85 in 2004.

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