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Cernell Family History

Cernell 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: Cornell, Carnell, Kernell, Pernell, Fennell, Cerney, Cerne, Darnell

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Where is the Cernell family from?

You can see how Cernell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cernell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cernell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Cernell family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cernell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cernell families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cernell 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 180 census records available for the last name Cernell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cernell 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Cernell. 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 42 military records available for the last name Cernell. For the veterans among your Cernell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cernell lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2003, in the United States, Cernell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cernell in 1998 was 60, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cernell 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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