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Cerett Family History

Cerett 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: Brett, Everett, Corbett, Syrett, Berrett, Jewett, Cerutti, Carnett

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Where is the Cerett family from?

You can see how Cerett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerett family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Cerett family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Cerett's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Cerett families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerett 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 37 census records available for the last name Cerett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerett 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 Cerett. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cerett. For the veterans among your Cerett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Cerett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Cerett in 1967 was 70, and 64 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cerett 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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