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Cardinella Family History

Cardinella 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: Carpinello, Carpinelli, Cardella, Farinella, Cardinal, Carnell

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Where is the Cardinella family from?

You can see how Cardinella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cardinella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cardinella families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cardinella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cardinella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cardinella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cardinella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bench Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cardinella. 60% of Cardinella women worked as a Bench 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bench Worker
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cardinella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cardinella 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cardinella. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cardinella. For the veterans among your Cardinella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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