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Cilenti Family History

Cilenti 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: Cilento, Valenti, Chimenti, Coletti, Ciresi, Coblentz, Valentin

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Where is the Cilenti family from?

You can see how Cilenti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cilenti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cilenti family living in Michigan. This was about 20% of all the recorded Cilenti's in USA. Michigan and 4 other states had the highest population of Cilenti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cilenti 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 Cilenti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mill Worker and Salesman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cilenti. 60% of Cilenti men worked as a Mill Worker and 100% of Cilenti women worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Mill Worker
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Cilenti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Cilenti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cilenti 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Cilenti. 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 92 military records available for the last name Cilenti. For the veterans among your Cilenti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cilenti lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Cilenti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cilenti in 1961 was 52, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cilenti

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cilenti 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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