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Cifaldi Family History

Cifaldi Name Meaning

Italian: nickname from cianfarda a sort of medieval bonnet no doubt bestowed on someone who habitually wore such headpiece.

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


Similar surnames: Aldi, Ciardi, Giraldi, Magaldi, Ilardi, Gilardi, Giraldo, Rinaldo

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Where is the Cifaldi family from?

You can see how Cifaldi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cifaldi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Cifaldi families living in Minnesota. This was about 27% of all the recorded Cifaldi's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Cifaldi families in 1920.
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What did your Cifaldi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cifaldi. 85% of Cifaldi men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Cifaldi women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cifaldi were Carpenter and Sales Girl. .

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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
    85%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Sorting Material
    34%
  • Sales Girl
    34%
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Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Cifaldi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cifaldi 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Cifaldi. 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 124 military records available for the last name Cifaldi. For the veterans among your Cifaldi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cifaldi lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Cifaldi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cifaldi in 1957 was 59, and 83 in 2004.

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