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Cerull Family History

Cerull 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: Cerullo, Crull, Cerulli, Trull, Rull, Coull, Cebula, Brull, Merullo

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Where is the Cerull family from?

You can see how Cerull families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerull family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cerull family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cerull's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cerull families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerull 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 142 census records available for the last name Cerull. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerull 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Cerull. 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 107 military records available for the last name Cerull. For the veterans among your Cerull ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerull lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Cerull life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cerull in 1965 was 76, and 89 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cerull 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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