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Cearnal Family History

Cearnal 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: Carnal, Canal, Cerna, Carneal, Charnas, Cargal, Bernal, Cernak, Hearn

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Where is the Cearnal family from?

You can see how Cearnal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cearnal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cearnal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Cearnal families living in Texas. This was about 91% of all the recorded Cearnal's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Cearnal families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Cearnal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cearnal 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 Cearnal. 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 160 military records available for the last name Cearnal. For the veterans among your Cearnal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cearnal lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Cearnal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Cearnal in 1964 was 61, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cearnal 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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