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Cretella Name Meaning

Italian: probably a derivative of Creta a habitational name from the Greek island of Crete which in Renaissance times was under Venetian rule.

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


Similar surnames: Rotella, Stella, Rella, Perella, Costella, La Tella, Revilla

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Where is the Cretella family from?

You can see how Cretella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cretella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cretella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Cretella families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cretella's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cretella families in 1911.
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What did your Cretella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cretella. 33% of Cretella men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Cretella women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cretella were Baker and Housewife. .

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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
    33%
  • Clerk
    27%
  • Buffer Leather
    6%
  • Baker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cretella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cretella 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 506 immigration records available for the last name Cretella. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 338 military records available for the last name Cretella. For the veterans among your Cretella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cretella lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Cretella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Cretella in 1961 was 45, and 85 in 2004.

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