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Cerano Family History

Cerano 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: Cerino, Ceraso, Verano, Carano, Celano, Cedano, Crank, Cerro, Cerne

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Where is the Cerano family from?

You can see how Cerano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerano family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cerano families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Cerano families living in New Mexico. This was about 64% of all the recorded Cerano's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Cerano families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerano 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 Cerano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cerano. 72% of Cerano men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    72%
  • Baker
    29%

What Cerano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Cerano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerano 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Cerano. 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 10 military records available for the last name Cerano. For the veterans among your Cerano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerano lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Cerano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cerano in 1976 was 67, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cerano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cerano 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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