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Cerniglia Family History

Cerniglia Surname Meaning

Italian: perhaps from Sicilian cirniglia cirnigliu an occupational name for a grain sifter or winnower.

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


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Where is the Cerniglia family from?

You can see how Cerniglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerniglia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cerniglia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Cerniglia families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Cerniglia's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Cerniglia families in 1880.
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What did your Cerniglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dress Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cerniglia. 24% of Cerniglia men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Cerniglia women worked as a Dress Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cerniglia were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Painter
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dress Operator
    19%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Saleslady
    14%

What Cerniglia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cerniglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerniglia 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 823 immigration records available for the last name Cerniglia. 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 716 military records available for the last name Cerniglia. For the veterans among your Cerniglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerniglia lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Cerniglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Cerniglia in 1954 was 48, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cerniglia 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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