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Cernan Family History

Cernan 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, Hernan, Cernak, Kernan, German, Verran, Cerney, Berman, Cerda

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Where is the Cernan family from?

You can see how Cernan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cernan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cernan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Cernan families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cernan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cernan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Cernan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cernan 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Cernan. 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 60 military records available for the last name Cernan. For the veterans among your Cernan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cernan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Cernan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cernan in 1967 was 63, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cernan 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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