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Cerqua Family History

Cerqua Surname Meaning

Italian: from cerqua ‘oak’ probably as a habitational name from a place called with this word or nickname for someone strong as an oak.

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


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Where is the Cerqua family from?

You can see how Cerqua families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerqua family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cerqua families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Cerqua families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cerqua's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cerqua families in 1880.
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What did your Cerqua ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cerqua. 34% of Cerqua 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
    34%
  • Baker
    23%
  • Machine Op
    23%
  • Mach Opr
    23%

What Cerqua family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Cerqua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerqua 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Cerqua. 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 165 military records available for the last name Cerqua. For the veterans among your Cerqua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerqua lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Cerqua life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cerqua in 1962 was 79, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cerqua 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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