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Zerilli Family History

Zerilli Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): patronymic or plural form of Zerillo.

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


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Where is the Zerilli family from?

You can see how Zerilli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zerilli family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Zerilli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Zerilli family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Zerilli's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Zerilli families in 1861.
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What did your Zerilli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zerilli. 30% of Zerilli men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Zerilli women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zerilli were Wood Caulker 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
    30%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Wood Caulker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Pranst
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

What Zerilli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 597 census records available for the last name Zerilli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zerilli 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 579 immigration records available for the last name Zerilli. 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 185 military records available for the last name Zerilli. For the veterans among your Zerilli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zerilli lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Zerilli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Zerilli in 1953 was 52, and 83 in 2004.

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