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Cirella Family History

Cirella Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Corella, Virella, Cirelli, Carella, Ciulla, Rella, Rinella, Parella

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Where is the Cirella family from?

You can see how Cirella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cirella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Cirella families living in Massachusetts. This was about 31% of all the recorded Cirella's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Cirella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cirella 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 Cirella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cirella. 39% of Cirella men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Cirella women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cirella were Driver 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
    39%
  • Candy Maker
    16%
  • Helper
    16%
  • Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    56%
  • Hairdresser
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%

What Cirella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 619 census records available for the last name Cirella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cirella 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Cirella. 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 143 military records available for the last name Cirella. For the veterans among your Cirella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cirella lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Cirella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Cirella in 1965 was 51, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cirella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cirella 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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