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Cirelli Family History

Cirelli Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Cirello.

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


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Where is the Cirelli family from?

You can see how Cirelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cirelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Cirelli families living in California. This was about 22% of all the recorded Cirelli's in USA. California had the highest population of Cirelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cirelli 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 Cirelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cirelli. 34% of Cirelli men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Cirelli women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cirelli were Chauffeur and Housework.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Chauffeur
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Comptometer Oper
    17%
  • Housework
    17%

What Cirelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cirelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cirelli 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 Cirelli. 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 560 military records available for the last name Cirelli. For the veterans among your Cirelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cirelli lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Cirelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cirelli in 1950 was 61, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cirelli 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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