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Cergau Family History

Cergau 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: Cerda, Cerna, Cerra, Bergan, Cermak, Corgan, Verga, Gereau, Cargal

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Where is the Cergau family from?

You can see how Cergau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cergau family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Cergau family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Cergau's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Cergau families in 1871.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Cergau lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2000, in the United States, Cergau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cergau in 1990 was 45, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cergau 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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