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Cairelli Family History

Cairelli Surname 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: Cirelli, Carelli, Carrell, Carvelli, Circelli, Cibelli, Corelli

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Where is the Cairelli family from?

You can see how Cairelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cairelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cairelli family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cairelli's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Cairelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cairelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Cairelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Cairelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cairelli 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Cairelli. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Cairelli. For the veterans among your Cairelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cairelli lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Cairelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cairelli in 1979 was 88, and 93 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cairelli ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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