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Cardelli Family History

Cardelli Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Cardello.

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


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Where is the Cardelli family from?

You can see how Cardelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cardelli family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cardelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Cardelli families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Cardelli's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cardelli families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cardelli 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 Cardelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cardelli. 19% of Cardelli men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Cardelli women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cardelli were Cook and Button Hole Maker.

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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
    19%
  • Gardener
    10%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Cook
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Button Hole Maker
    23%

What Cardelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cardelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cardelli 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 672 immigration records available for the last name Cardelli. 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 179 military records available for the last name Cardelli. For the veterans among your Cardelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cardelli lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Cardelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cardelli in 1957 was 63, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cardelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cardelli 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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