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Cervell Family History

Cervell 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: Cervelli, Carvell, Cornell, Carnell, Cardell, Corbell, Kernell

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Where is the Cervell family from?

You can see how Cervell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cervell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Cervell family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Cervell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cervell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cervell 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 43 census records available for the last name Cervell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cervell 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Cervell. 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 78 military records available for the last name Cervell. For the veterans among your Cervell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cervell lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2003, in the United States, Cervell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cervell in 1995 was 77, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cervell 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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