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Cerow Family History

Cerow 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: Crow, Gerow, Ceron, Carow, Herod, Heron, Brow, Caron, Mero, Cerro

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Where is the Cerow family from?

You can see how Cerow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cerow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Cerow families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cerow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cerow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerow 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 219 census records available for the last name Cerow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerow 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Cerow. 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 38 military records available for the last name Cerow. For the veterans among your Cerow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerow lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Cerow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cerow in 1972 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cerow 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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