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Cernilli Family History

Cernilli 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: Cervelli, Cerniglia, Cerrillo, Verrilli, Zerilli, Perilli, Cerulli

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Where is the Cernilli family from?

You can see how Cernilli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cernilli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cernilli family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cernilli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cernilli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cernilli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Cernilli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cernilli 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Cernilli. 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 7 military records available for the last name Cernilli. For the veterans among your Cernilli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cernilli lifespan?

Between 1948 and 1997, in the United States, Cernilli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cernilli in 1948 was 47, and 96 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cernilli 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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