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Cerasi Family History

Cerasi 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: Ceraso, Cerami, Caras, Geraci, Ciresi, Cervi, Teresi, Cerasoli, Deras

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Where is the Cerasi family from?

You can see how Cerasi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerasi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cerasi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Cerasi families living in Kent. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cerasi's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Cerasi families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerasi 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 Cerasi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cerasi. 43% of Cerasi men worked as a Tailor.

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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

  • Tailor
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

What Cerasi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Cerasi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerasi 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Cerasi. 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 98 military records available for the last name Cerasi. For the veterans among your Cerasi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerasi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cerasi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cerasi in 1963 was 77, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cerasi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cerasi 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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