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Cerre Family History

Cerre 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: Cerro, Herre, Cerne, Cerra, Ferre, Carre, Werre, Cerri, Barre, Clare

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Where is the Cerre family from?

You can see how Cerre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerre family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cerre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Cerre families living in Kansas. This was about 83% of all the recorded Cerre's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Cerre families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerre 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 Cerre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cerre. 100% of Cerre men worked as a Clerk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Cerre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 969 census records available for the last name Cerre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerre 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Cerre. 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 69 military records available for the last name Cerre. For the veterans among your Cerre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerre lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Cerre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cerre in 1952 was 58, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cerre

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cerre 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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