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Cuervo Name Meaning

Spanish: from cuervo ‘raven rook’ (from Latin corvus) applied as a nickname for a man with strikingly glossy black hair or for one with a raucous voice. This term also appears in toponyms.

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


Similar surnames: Cerro, Ciervo, Corvo, Cueto, Cuello, Puerto, Cardo, Cueva, Tervo

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Where is the Cuervo family from?

You can see how Cuervo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cuervo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cuervo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Cuervo families living in New Mexico. This was about 53% of all the recorded Cuervo's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Cuervo families in 1880.
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What did your Cuervo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cigar Maker and Cigar Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cuervo. 100% of Cuervo men worked as a Cigar Maker and 100% of Cuervo women worked as a Cigar Maker. .

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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

  • Cigar Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cuervo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cuervo 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Cuervo. 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 243 military records available for the last name Cuervo. For the veterans among your Cuervo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cuervo lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Cuervo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cuervo in 1956 was 51, and 70 in 2004.

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