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Cerretani Family History

Cerretani 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: Cerreta, Perretti, Bertani, Cerruti, Ferretti, Cerroni, Current

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Where is the Cerretani family from?

You can see how Cerretani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerretani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cerretani families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Cerretani's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Cerretani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerretani 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 Cerretani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cerretani. 34% of Cerretani men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Cerretani women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cerretani were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Contractor
    23%
  • Bedlast
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Cerretani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Cerretani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerretani 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Cerretani. 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 87 military records available for the last name Cerretani. For the veterans among your Cerretani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerretani lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Cerretani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cerretani in 1967 was 63, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cerretani 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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