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Cernin Family History

Cernin 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: Chernin, Cernik, Berlin, Carlin, Cerney, Cerino, Merlin, Cerne

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Where is the Cernin family from?

You can see how Cernin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cernin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cernin families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Cernin family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cernin's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Cernin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cernin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cernin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cernin. 100% of Cernin men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Cernin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Cernin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cernin 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Cernin. 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 Cernin. For the veterans among your Cernin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cernin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cernin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cernin in 1963 was 69, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cernin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cernin 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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