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Cerullo Family History

Cerullo Surname Meaning

Italian: from a diminutive of cera ‘wax’ hence a metonymic occupational name for a wax seller

or of the personal name Ceri (see Cerino).

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


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Where is the Cerullo family from?

You can see how Cerullo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerullo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cerullo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Cerullo family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cerullo's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cerullo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerullo 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 Cerullo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cerullo. 46% of Cerullo men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Cerullo women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cerullo were Butcher and Sewing Machine Operator.

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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
    46%
  • Proprietor
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Butcher
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Packer
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Sewing Machine Operator
    10%

What Cerullo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cerullo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerullo 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 Cerullo. 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 583 military records available for the last name Cerullo. For the veterans among your Cerullo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerullo lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Cerullo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cerullo in 1946 was 35, and 82 in 2004.

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