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Cerulli Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Cerullo .

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


Similar surnames: Carulli, Cirilli, Carelli, Carilli, Zerilli, Rulli, Torelli, Gemelli

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Where is the Cerulli family from?

You can see how Cerulli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerulli family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cerulli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Cerulli families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Cerulli's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cerulli families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerulli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cerulli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cerulli. 20% of Cerulli men worked as a Painter and 50% of Cerulli women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cerulli were Carpenter and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Painter
    20%
  • Contractor
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%
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What Cerulli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 866 census records available for the last name Cerulli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerulli 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 678 immigration records available for the last name Cerulli. 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 317 military records available for the last name Cerulli. For the veterans among your Cerulli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerulli lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cerulli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cerulli in 1964 was 53, and 63 in 2004.

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