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Cerno Family History

Cerno Name 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: Cerro, Cerino, Cerne, Cerny, Cerna, Certo, Perno, Verno, Erno, Cerio

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Where is the Cerno family from?

You can see how Cerno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerno family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cerno families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Cerno families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Cerno's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Cerno families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerno surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cerno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Pottery Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cerno. 58% of Cerno men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cerno women worked as a Pottery Maker. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Pottery Maker
    100%
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What Cerno family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Cerno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerno 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Cerno. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 42 military records available for the last name Cerno. For the veterans among your Cerno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerno lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Cerno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cerno in 1964 was 75, and 81 in 2001.

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