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Cetron Family History

Cetron Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Citron, Catron, Cetrone, Ceron, Ketron, Petron, Heron, Caron, Cerro

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Where is the Cetron family from?

You can see how Cetron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cetron family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Cetron families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Cetron's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cetron families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cetron 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 Cetron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cetron. 60% of Cetron men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Cetron women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cetron were Teacher and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Cetron family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Cetron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cetron 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Cetron. 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 15 military records available for the last name Cetron. For the veterans among your Cetron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cetron lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Cetron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cetron in 1967 was 78, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cetron

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cetron 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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