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Cerio Family History

Cerio Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): from a variant of the personal name Ceri a short form of Ricc(i)ere Ricc(i)eri with loss of the first syllable.

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


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Where is the Cerio family from?

You can see how Cerio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerio family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cerio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Cerio families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Cerio's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Cerio families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerio 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 Cerio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cerio. 42% of Cerio men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Cerio women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cerio were Barber and Inspector.

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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
    42%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Delivery Boy
    7%
  • Barber
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Stitcher
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Inspector
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cerio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerio 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 Cerio. 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 249 military records available for the last name Cerio. For the veterans among your Cerio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerio lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Cerio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cerio in 1947 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cerio 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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