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Cerles Family History

Cerles 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: Carles, Curles, Jerles, Charles, Cerney, Hermes, Berley, Terres

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Where is the Cerles family from?

You can see how Cerles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerles family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cerles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Cerles family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Cerles's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Cerles families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerles 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 90 census records available for the last name Cerles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerles 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 Cerles. 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 20 military records available for the last name Cerles. For the veterans among your Cerles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerles lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cerles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cerles in 1962 was 82, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cerles 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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