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Cereghino Family History

Cereghino Surname Meaning

Italian (Genoa): occupational or status name for a member of a minor religious order or for a scholar from cerego, a dialect derivative of Late Latin clericus (see Clerico and Clerc).

The term is associated with individuals who held specific roles or positions within religious or academic contexts.

Derived from historical linguistic roots, the word reflects the evolution of language and culture in the region.

The diminutive suffix -ino signifies a smaller or lesser form, emphasizing the minor status of the religious order or the scholar.

Overall, this name encapsulates a blend of religious, educational, and cultural heritage rooted in the Italian region of Genoa.

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


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Where is the Cereghino family from?

You can see how Cereghino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cereghino family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cereghino families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 5 Cereghino families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cereghino's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Cereghino families in 1841.
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What did your Cereghino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cereghino. 37% of Cereghino men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Cereghino women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cereghino were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Mechanic
    9%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cereghino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cereghino 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 955 immigration records available for the last name Cereghino. 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 469 military records available for the last name Cereghino. For the veterans among your Cereghino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cereghino lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Cereghino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Cereghino in 1952 was 61, and 86 in 2004.

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