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Cerrato Family History

Cerrato Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from Cerrato an area of central Spain (in Valladolid, Palencia, and Burgos provinces).

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Italian: derivative of Cerro.

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


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Where is the Cerrato family from?

You can see how Cerrato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerrato family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Cerrato families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Cerrato's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cerrato families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerrato 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 Cerrato ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cerrato. 16% of Cerrato men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Cerrato women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cerrato were Clerk and Operator.

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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
    16%
  • Barber
    10%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    24%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Operator
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cerrato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerrato 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cerrato. 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 597 military records available for the last name Cerrato. For the veterans among your Cerrato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerrato lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Cerrato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cerrato in 1955 was 51, and 84 in 2004.

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