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Cemara Family History

Cemara Surname 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: Camara, Demara, Cesare, Demark, Demar, Kamara, Cesar, Mara, Chiara

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Where is the Cemara family from?

You can see how Cemara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cemara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cemara families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Cemara's in USA. California had the highest population of Cemara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cemara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Cemara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cemara 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Cemara. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Cemara. For the veterans among your Cemara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cemara lifespan?

Average Cemara life expectancy in 1973 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cemara 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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