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Ciulla Family History

Ciulla Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily):: from the feminine form of Ciullo; or from a pet form of the female personal name Lucia with loss of the first syllable.

Probably also a nickname derived from Albanian çullë (definite form çulla) ‘sheep with short earlaps’.

Since the surname is also found in the ancient Albanian-speaking community of Piana degli Albanesi Sicily.

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


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Where is the Ciulla family from?

You can see how Ciulla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ciulla family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ciulla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Ciulla families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Ciulla's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ciulla families in 1920.
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What did your Ciulla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ciulla. 35% of Ciulla men worked as a Laborer and 42% of Ciulla women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ciulla were Presser and Seamer.

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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
    35%
  • Barber
    12%
  • Fisherman
    10%
  • Presser
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    42%
  • New Worker
    30%
  • Proprietor
    18%
  • Seamer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ciulla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ciulla 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ciulla. 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 929 military records available for the last name Ciulla. For the veterans among your Ciulla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ciulla lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Ciulla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ciulla in 1953 was 39, and 71 in 2004.

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