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Cerilli Family History

Cerilli 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: Zerilli, Perilli, Cerulli, Carilli, Cirilli, Cervelli, Grilli, Celli

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Where is the Cerilli family from?

You can see how Cerilli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerilli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cerilli families living in New Jersey. This was about 27% of all the recorded Cerilli's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Cerilli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerilli 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 Cerilli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cerilli. 100% of Cerilli men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Cerilli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Cerilli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerilli 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Cerilli. 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 157 military records available for the last name Cerilli. For the veterans among your Cerilli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerilli lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Cerilli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Cerilli in 1968 was 77, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cerilli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cerilli 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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