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Cernis Family History

Cernis 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: Cernik, Dennis, Cerney, Curtis, Cerne, Cornish, Cerny, Chernin, Cerna

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Where is the Cernis family from?

You can see how Cernis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cernis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cernis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Cernis families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cernis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cernis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cernis 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 71 census records available for the last name Cernis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cernis 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Cernis. 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 Cernis. For the veterans among your Cernis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cernis lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2001, in the United States, Cernis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Cernis in 1946 was 53, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cernis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cernis 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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