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Cerrillo Family History

Cerrillo Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of the many places called Cerrillo a diminutive of cerro ‘hill’.

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


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Where is the Cerrillo family from?

You can see how Cerrillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerrillo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cerrillo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Cerrillo families living in New Jersey. This was about 36% of all the recorded Cerrillo's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Cerrillo families in 1920.
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What did your Cerrillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cerrillo. 72% of Cerrillo 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%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

What Cerrillo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 757 census records available for the last name Cerrillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerrillo 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Cerrillo. 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 107 military records available for the last name Cerrillo. For the veterans among your Cerrillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerrillo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Cerrillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cerrillo in 1962 was 73, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cerrillo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cerrillo 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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