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Cretella Family History

Cretella Surname Meaning

Italian: probably a derivative of Creta

a habitational name from the Greek island of Crete

which in Renaissance times was under Venetian rule.

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


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Where is the Cretella family from?

You can see how Cretella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cretella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cretella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Cretella families living in Connecticut. This was about 31% of all the recorded Cretella's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Cretella families in 1920.
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What did your Cretella ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cretella. 100% of Cretella women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cretella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cretella 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 506 immigration records available for the last name Cretella. 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 338 military records available for the last name Cretella. For the veterans among your Cretella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cretella lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Cretella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Cretella in 1961 was 45, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cretella 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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