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Ceretti Family History

Ceretti 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: Cerutti, Peretti, Benetti, Genetti, Vernetti, Paretti, Pieretti

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Where is the Ceretti family from?

You can see how Ceretti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ceretti family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ceretti families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Ceretti families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Ceretti's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ceretti families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ceretti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ceretti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Digger was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ceretti. 50% of Ceretti men worked as a Coal Digger.

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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

  • Coal Digger
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Ceretti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Ceretti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ceretti 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Ceretti. 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 30 military records available for the last name Ceretti. For the veterans among your Ceretti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ceretti lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Ceretti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ceretti in 1972 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ceretti 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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