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Cerato Family History

Cerato 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: Ceraso, Certo, Cerrato, Cerro, Cerino, Serrato, Cefalo, Berto, Deramo

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Where is the Cerato family from?

You can see how Cerato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerato family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cerato families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Cerato families living in New Jersey. This was about 23% of all the recorded Cerato's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Cerato families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerato surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cerato ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cerato. 100% of Cerato men worked as a Barber and 100% of Cerato women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Barber
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 641 census records available for the last name Cerato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerato 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Cerato. 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 77 military records available for the last name Cerato. For the veterans among your Cerato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerato lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cerato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Cerato in 1963 was 49, and 70 in 2004.

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