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Chiarella Name Meaning

Italian: diminutive of Chiara .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Chiarello, Chiarelli, Citarella, Carella, Chiara, Corella, Caldarella

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Where is the Chiarella family from?

You can see how Chiarella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiarella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Chiarella families living in New Jersey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Chiarella's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Chiarella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiarella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chiarella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Floor Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chiarella. 37% of Chiarella men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Chiarella women worked as a Floor Girl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chiarella were Painter and Saleslady. .

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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
    37%
  • Shoemaker
    9%
  • New Worker
    6%
  • Painter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Floor Girl
    38%
  • Machine Operator
    38%
  • Saleslady
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chiarella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiarella 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 917 immigration records available for the last name Chiarella. 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 242 military records available for the last name Chiarella. For the veterans among your Chiarella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiarella lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Chiarella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Chiarella in 1952 was 50, and 72 in 2004.

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