This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Cernota family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Cernota Family History

Cernota 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, Cerreta, Carota, Bernot, Cernoch, Bernotas, Serota, Certa

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Cernota family from?

You can see how Cernota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cernota family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cernota families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Cernota families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cernota's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cernota families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cernota surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cernota ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Cernota | Data not to scale

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

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Cernota family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Cernota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cernota census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Cernota

Passenger Lists

There are 41 immigration records available for the last name Cernota. 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.

View all Cernota immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Cernota. For the veterans among your Cernota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Cernota military records

You've only scratched the surface of Cernota family history

Discover More

What is the average Cernota lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1998, in the United States, Cernota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cernota in 1953 was 27, and 86 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cernota 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Cernota family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial