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Cermell Family History

Cermell 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: Cornell, Carnell, Cardell, Cervelli, Corbell, Kernell, Ermel

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Where is the Cermell family from?

You can see how Cermell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cermell family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Cermell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Cermell families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cermell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cermell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Cermell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cermell 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Cermell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cermell. For the veterans among your Cermell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cermell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cermell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cermell

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