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Cepero Name Meaning

Spanish: topographic name from a derivative of cepo ‘tree trunk’.

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


Similar surnames: Melero, Cerro, Cepeda, Cerezo, Lepera, Cubero, Tejera, Camero, Capers

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Where is the Cepero family from?

You can see how Cepero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cepero family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cepero families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Cepero family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cepero's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cepero families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cepero surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cepero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Estibador was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cepero. 50% of Cepero men worked as an Estibador. .

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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

  • Estibador
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Cepero family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cepero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cepero 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 Cepero. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 131 military records available for the last name Cepero. For the veterans among your Cepero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cepero lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Cepero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Cepero in 1958 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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