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Cerdeira Family History

Cerdeira 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: Pereira, Carreira, Cerqueira, Cordeiro, Cervera, Ferreira, Caldeira

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Where is the Cerdeira family from?

You can see how Cerdeira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerdeira family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Cerdeira families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Cerdeira family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cerdeira's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Cerdeira families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Cerdeira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerdeira 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Cerdeira. 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 6 military records available for the last name Cerdeira. For the veterans among your Cerdeira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerdeira lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Cerdeira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cerdeira in 1976 was 79, and 68 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cerdeira 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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