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Cernea Family History

Cernea 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: Cerney, Cerne, Cerna, Berner, Carne, Corner, Kerner, Lerner, Cerda

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Where is the Cernea family from?

You can see how Cernea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cernea family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cernea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Cernea family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cernea's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cernea families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cernea 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 99 census records available for the last name Cernea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cernea 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Cernea. 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 27 military records available for the last name Cernea. For the veterans among your Cernea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cernea lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Cernea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cernea in 1964 was 83, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cernea 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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