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Cerkanowicz Family History

Cerkanowicz 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: Bernatowicz, Urbanowicz, Lewkowicz, Janowicz, Berkowitz, Zdanowicz

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Where is the Cerkanowicz family from?

You can see how Cerkanowicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerkanowicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cerkanowicz families living in New Jersey. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cerkanowicz's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Cerkanowicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerkanowicz 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 Cerkanowicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cerkanowicz. 100% of Cerkanowicz women worked as an Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Cerkanowicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Cerkanowicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerkanowicz 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Cerkanowicz. 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 31 military records available for the last name Cerkanowicz. For the veterans among your Cerkanowicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerkanowicz lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Cerkanowicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Cerkanowicz in 1977 was 89, and 79 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cerkanowicz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cerkanowicz 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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