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Cherelli Family History

Cherelli 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, Chiarelli, Carelli, Cerulli

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Where is the Cherelli family from?

You can see how Cherelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cherelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cherelli families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cherelli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cherelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cherelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cherelli ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cherelli ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Cherelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cherelli 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cherelli. 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 19 military records available for the last name Cherelli. For the veterans among your Cherelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cherelli lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Cherelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cherelli in 1965 was 78, and 71 in 1994.

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