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Cerran Family History

Cerran 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: Verran, Herran, Cerra, Curran, Ferran, German, Serra, Cerro, Berman

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Where is the Cerran family from?

You can see how Cerran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerran family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cerran families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Cerran family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cerran's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Cerran families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Cerran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerran 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Cerran. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cerran. For the veterans among your Cerran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerran lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cerran 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 Cerran

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