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Cerian Family History

Cerian 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: Yerian, Cherian, Derian, German, Adrian, Verran, Cyprian, Berman

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Where is the Cerian family from?

You can see how Cerian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cerian families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cerian's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cerian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerian 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 45 census records available for the last name Cerian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerian 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Cerian. 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 7 military records available for the last name Cerian. For the veterans among your Cerian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerian lifespan?

Average Cerian life expectancy in 2004 was 74 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cerian 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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