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Cernal Family History

Cernal 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: Cerna, Carnal, Bernal, Cernak, Cerney, Cerda, Cerne, Cerny, Canal

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Where is the Cernal family from?

You can see how Cernal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cernal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cernal families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Cernal families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Cernal's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Cernal families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Cernal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cernal 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Cernal. 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 1 military records available for the last name Cernal. For the veterans among your Cernal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cernal lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Cernal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cernal in 1978 was 83, and 73 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cernal 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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