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Cerrito Family History

Cerrito Name Meaning

Italian: topographic name for someone who lived by an oak grove Sicilian cirritu. Hispanic (mainly Mexico): topographic name from a diminutive of Spanish cerro ‘hill’ or perhaps a surname of Italian origin (see 1 above).

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


Similar surnames: Cerro, Serrato, Cerreta, Cerino, Cerrillo, Cervino, Cerri, Carrico

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Where is the Cerrito family from?

You can see how Cerrito families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerrito family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Cerrito families living in New Jersey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Cerrito's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Cerrito families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerrito surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cerrito ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cerrito. 19% of Cerrito men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Cerrito women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cerrito were Proprietor and Sewer. .

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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
    19%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Bartender
    13%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    15%
  • Secretary
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Sewer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cerrito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerrito 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cerrito. 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 329 military records available for the last name Cerrito. For the veterans among your Cerrito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerrito lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Cerrito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Cerrito in 1953 was 43, and 69 in 2004.

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