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Cernish Family History

Cernish 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: Cornish, Gerrish, Hornish, Barnish, Cerise, Cernoch, Berish, Cernik

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Where is the Cernish family from?

You can see how Cernish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cernish family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Cernish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cernish family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cernish's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cernish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cernish 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 54 census records available for the last name Cernish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cernish 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Cernish. 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 7 military records available for the last name Cernish. For the veterans among your Cernish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cernish lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cernish 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cernish

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