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Cerreto Family History

Cerreto 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: Cerrito, Cerreta, Cerrato, Cerro, Barreto, Serrato, Segreto, Berreth

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Where is the Cerreto family from?

You can see how Cerreto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerreto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Cerreto families living in New Jersey. This was about 38% of all the recorded Cerreto's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Cerreto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerreto 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 Cerreto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cerreto. 70% of Cerreto men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Cerreto women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cerreto were Painter and Typist.

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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
    70%
  • Bricklayer
    16%
  • Painter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Typist
    40%

What Cerreto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 585 census records available for the last name Cerreto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerreto 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Cerreto. 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 218 military records available for the last name Cerreto. For the veterans among your Cerreto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerreto lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Cerreto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cerreto in 1948 was 45, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cerreto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cerreto 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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