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Cardello Family History

Cardello Surname Meaning

Italian:: nickname from cardello ‘goldfinch’ (see Cardillo).

Topographic name or possibly a nickname from a diminutive of cardo ‘thistle’ (from Latin cardus).

From a diminutive of the personal name Cardo.

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


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Where is the Cardello family from?

You can see how Cardello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cardello family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cardello families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 21 Cardello families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Cardello's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cardello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cardello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cardello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cardello. 40% of Cardello men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Cardello women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cardello were Truck Driver and New 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    18%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cardello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cardello 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 588 immigration records available for the last name Cardello. 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 365 military records available for the last name Cardello. For the veterans among your Cardello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cardello lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Cardello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cardello in 1953 was 62, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cardello 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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