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Critelli Family History

Critelli Surname Meaning

Italian: variant of Cretella.

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


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Where is the Critelli family from?

You can see how Critelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Critelli family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Critelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Critelli families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Critelli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Critelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Critelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Critelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Critelli. 34% of Critelli men worked as a Laborer and 42% of Critelli women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Critelli were Painter and Seamstress.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Painter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    42%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%

What Critelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Critelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Critelli 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 911 immigration records available for the last name Critelli. 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 467 military records available for the last name Critelli. For the veterans among your Critelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Critelli lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Critelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Critelli in 1957 was 52, and 84 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Critelli 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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