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Cerritelli Family History

Cerritelli 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: Serritella, Critelli, Cervelli, Campitelli, Cerrillo, Carnicelli

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Where is the Cerritelli family from?

You can see how Cerritelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerritelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cerritelli families living in New Jersey. This was about 25% of all the recorded Cerritelli's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Cerritelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerritelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cerritelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cerritelli. 100% of Cerritelli 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 Cerritelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Cerritelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerritelli 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Cerritelli. 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 149 military records available for the last name Cerritelli. For the veterans among your Cerritelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerritelli lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Cerritelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cerritelli in 1961 was 63, and 78 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cerritelli 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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