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Cerruther Family History

Cerruther 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: Carruthers, Ruther, Ferriter, Werther, Carraher, Croucher, Carruth

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Where is the Cerruther family from?

You can see how Cerruther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerruther family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Cerruther families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cerruther's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Cerruther families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Cerruther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerruther 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cerruther. 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 Cerruther. For the veterans among your Cerruther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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