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Ciofalo Family History

Ciofalo 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: Cefalo, Garofalo, Cirilo, Calo, Bifano, Ciolino, Coufal, Wigfall

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Where is the Ciofalo family from?

You can see how Ciofalo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ciofalo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Ciofalo families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Ciofalo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ciofalo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ciofalo 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 Ciofalo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ciofalo. 34% of Ciofalo men worked as a Shipping Clerk and 100% of Ciofalo women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    34%
  • Business
    34%
  • Printer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Ciofalo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Ciofalo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ciofalo 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Ciofalo. 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 217 military records available for the last name Ciofalo. For the veterans among your Ciofalo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ciofalo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ciofalo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ciofalo in 1964 was 78, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ciofalo 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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