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Acerno Family History

Acerno 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: Acero, Acierno, Cerro, Cerino, Cerne, Cerny, Cerna, Adorno, Arno

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Where is the Acerno family from?

You can see how Acerno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acerno family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Acerno families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Acerno's in USA. New York had the highest population of Acerno families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Acerno surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 469 census records available for the last name Acerno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acerno 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Acerno. 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 75 military records available for the last name Acerno. For the veterans among your Acerno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acerno lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Acerno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Acerno in 1961 was 48, and 74 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Acerno 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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