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Cuero Name Meaning

Spanish: nickname or metonymic occupational name from cuero ‘leather; skin hide’.

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


Similar surnames: Cueto, Curro, Cuervo, Suero, Cubero, Carro, Mero, Cerro, Gero, Puro

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Where is the Cuero family from?

You can see how Cuero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cuero family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cuero families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cuero's in USA. California had the highest population of Cuero families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cuero surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cuero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cuero. 100% of Cuero 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cuero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cuero 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Cuero. 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 46 military records available for the last name Cuero. For the veterans among your Cuero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cuero lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Cuero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cuero in 1970 was 76, and 60 in 2001.

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