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Cerrella Family History

Cerrella 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: Perrella, Cervelli, Perella, Petrella, Carrell, Correll, Cerreta

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Where is the Cerrella family from?

You can see how Cerrella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerrella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cerrella family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cerrella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cerrella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerrella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cerrella ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Cerrella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerrella 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Cerrella. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cerrella. For the veterans among your Cerrella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerrella lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Cerrella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cerrella in 1967 was 58, and 59 in 2003.

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