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Cardillo Family History

Cardillo Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily): from cardillu ‘goldfinch’ possibly applied as a nickname for someone with a good singing voice or who wore colorful clothing. Italian: variant of Cardello

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


Similar surnames: Cardello, Cardell, Martello, Cardo, Cardelli, Cardella, Cardile

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Where is the Cardillo family from?

You can see how Cardillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cardillo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cardillo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Cardillo families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cardillo's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cardillo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cardillo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cardillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cardillo. 100% of Cardillo men worked as a Labourer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Cardillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cardillo 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Cardillo. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cardillo. For the veterans among your Cardillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cardillo lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Cardillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Cardillo in 1944 was 29, and 75 in 2004.

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