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Cerdon Family History

Cerdon 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: Cardon, Cordon, Verdon, Gerdon, Ceron, Ferdon, Yerdon, Gordon, Heron

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Where is the Cerdon family from?

You can see how Cerdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerdon family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Cerdon family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cerdon's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cerdon families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerdon 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 50 census records available for the last name Cerdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerdon 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Cerdon. 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 5 military records available for the last name Cerdon. For the veterans among your Cerdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerdon lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1998, in the United States, Cerdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cerdon in 1995 was 84, and 94 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cerdon 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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