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Cerbone Family History

Cerbone Name Meaning

Italian:: probably a variant of Cervone possibly from an augmentative of the personal name Acerbo (from Latin Acerbus meaning ‘sour tart’) with loss of the first syllable.

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


Similar surnames: Cerone, Cervone, Cercone, Cardone, Carbone, Cerne, Crone, Perrone

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Where is the Cerbone family from?

You can see how Cerbone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerbone family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cerbone families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Cerbone families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cerbone's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Cerbone families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerbone surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cerbone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cerbone. 36% of Cerbone men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Cerbone women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cerbone were Proprietor and Saleslady. .

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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
    36%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    20%
  • Machine Operator
    15%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Saleslady
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cerbone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerbone 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 547 immigration records available for the last name Cerbone. 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 333 military records available for the last name Cerbone. For the veterans among your Cerbone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerbone lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Cerbone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cerbone in 1960 was 56, and 86 in 2004.

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