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Certo Family History

Certo Surname Meaning

Italian: from certo ‘certain sure’ from Latin certus probably a nickname for a decisive resolute or dependable person.

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


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Where is the Certo family from?

You can see how Certo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Certo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Certo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Certo families living in Manitoba. This was about 88% of all the recorded Certo's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Certo families in 1911.
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What did your Certo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dress Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Certo. 35% of Certo men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Certo women worked as a Dress Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Certo were Miner and Salesgirl.

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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
    35%
  • Coal Loader
    12%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Miner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dress Maker
    43%
  • Inspector
    29%
  • Salesgirl
    29%

What Certo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 941 census records available for the last name Certo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Certo 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 607 immigration records available for the last name Certo. 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 177 military records available for the last name Certo. For the veterans among your Certo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Certo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Certo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Certo in 1963 was 78, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Certo ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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