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Cearnel Family History

Cearnel 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: Carne, Cerney, Carnell, Cerne, Carrel, Carney, Kearney, Carel

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Where is the Cearnel family from?

You can see how Cearnel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cearnel family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Cearnel family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Cearnel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Cearnel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cearnel 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 55 census records available for the last name Cearnel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cearnel 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Cearnel. 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 18 military records available for the last name Cearnel. For the veterans among your Cearnel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cearnel lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1999, in the United States, Cearnel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cearnel in 1996 was 66, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cearnel 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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