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Cerce Family History

Cerce 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: Cerne, Cece, Kerce, Carne, Force, Bence, Berke, Cerney, Percy, Cerro

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Where is the Cerce family from?

You can see how Cerce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerce family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cerce families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Cerce families living in New York. This was about 13% of all the recorded Cerce's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Cerce families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerce surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cerce ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cerce. 56% of Cerce 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
    56%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 818 census records available for the last name Cerce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerce 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Cerce. 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 152 military records available for the last name Cerce. For the veterans among your Cerce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerce lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cerce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Cerce in 1964 was 74, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cerce

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cerce 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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