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Cerris Family History

Cerris 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: Ferris, Terris, Carris, Corris, Perris, Cerri, Merris, Morris, Harris

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Where is the Cerris family from?

You can see how Cerris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerris family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cerris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Cerris family living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Cerris's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Cerris families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Cerris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerris 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Cerris. 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 5 military records available for the last name Cerris. For the veterans among your Cerris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerris lifespan?

Average Cerris life expectancy in 1973 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cerris 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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