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Cinco Family History

Cinco Name Meaning

Filipino: Chinese Filipino surname derived from the Chinese surname 吳 (see Wu 1 compare Goo ). The first element may possibly be derived from 姓 (xing) meaning ‘surname’ in Chinese. Hispanic (mainly Mexico possibly also Philippines): apparently a nickname from Spanish cinco ‘five’. Italian: nickname from cincia ‘titmouse’.

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


Similar surnames: Chino, Cicco, Cisco, Circo, Pino, Crisco, Cino, Mingo, Checo, Condo

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Where is the Cinco family from?

You can see how Cinco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cinco family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cinco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Cinco families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Cinco's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Cinco families in 1880.
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What did your Cinco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cinco. 75% of Cinco men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    75%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
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Census Records

There are 803 census records available for the last name Cinco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cinco 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 759 immigration records available for the last name Cinco. 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 235 military records available for the last name Cinco. For the veterans among your Cinco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cinco lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Cinco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cinco in 1942 was 38, and 65 in 2004.

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