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Cerros Family History

Cerros Surname Meaning

Spanish: topographic name from the plural of cerro ‘hill’ (see Cerro).

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


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Where is the Cerros family from?

You can see how Cerros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerros family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cerros families living in Arizona. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cerros's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Cerros families in 1920.
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What did your Cerros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cerros. 100% of Cerros men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Cerros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerros 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Cerros. 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 9 military records available for the last name Cerros. For the veterans among your Cerros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerros lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Cerros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cerros in 1979 was 53, and 33 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cerros 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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