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Cerwan Family History

Cerwan 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: German, Verran, Berman, Cerda, Carman, Yerian, Cherian, Perman, Cerna

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Where is the Cerwan family from?

You can see how Cerwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerwan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Cerwan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Cerwan family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Cerwan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Cerwan families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerwan 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 14 census records available for the last name Cerwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerwan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Cerwan. 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 military records available for the last name Cerwan. For the veterans among your Cerwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerwan lifespan?

Average Cerwan life expectancy in 1998 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cerwan 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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