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Cerdes Family History

Cerdes 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: Cordes, Gerdes, Carden, Cerney, Hermes, Herder, Terres, Cerda, Cerne

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Where is the Cerdes family from?

You can see how Cerdes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerdes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cerdes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Cerdes family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Cerdes's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Cerdes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Cerdes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerdes 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Cerdes. 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 13 military records available for the last name Cerdes. For the veterans among your Cerdes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerdes lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1988, in the United States, Cerdes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Cerdes in 1970 was 76, and 68 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cerdes 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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