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Cerver Family History

Cerver 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: Carver, Cervera, Server, Berner, Beaver, Lever, Berger, Kerker, Cover

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Where is the Cerver family from?

You can see how Cerver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerver family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cerver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Cerver families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cerver's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Cerver families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerver 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 Cerver ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Cerver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerver 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Cerver. 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 16 military records available for the last name Cerver. For the veterans among your Cerver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerver lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2003, in the United States, Cerver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cerver in 1990 was 64, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cerver 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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