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Cerankowski Family History

Cerankowski 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: Frankowski, Rakowski, Baranowski, Stankowski, Cackowski, Senkowski

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Where is the Cerankowski family from?

You can see how Cerankowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerankowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Cerankowski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 35% of all the recorded Cerankowski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cerankowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerankowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cerankowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cerankowski. 67% of Cerankowski men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Undertaker
    34%

What Cerankowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Cerankowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerankowski 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Cerankowski. 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 93 military records available for the last name Cerankowski. For the veterans among your Cerankowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerankowski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cerankowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Cerankowski in 1964 was 73, and 75 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cerankowski 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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