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Cerminara Family History

Cerminara Name Meaning

Italian (southern): probably from medieval Greek kyr Minadas ‘Sir Minada’ referring to a personal name recorded in southern Italy in the Middle Ages.

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


Similar surnames: Cerminaro, Carminati, Carbonaro, Termini, Ferriera, Cerino, Seminara

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Where is the Cerminara family from?

You can see how Cerminara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerminara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cerminara families living in Missouri. This was about 17% of all the recorded Cerminara's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Cerminara families in 1920.
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What did your Cerminara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cerminara. 46% of Cerminara men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Cerminara women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cerminara were Machinist and Housewife. .

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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
    46%
  • Flagman
    19%
  • Tailor
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 505 census records available for the last name Cerminara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerminara 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 651 immigration records available for the last name Cerminara. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 106 military records available for the last name Cerminara. For the veterans among your Cerminara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerminara lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Cerminara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cerminara in 1958 was 46, and 76 in 2004.

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