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Cerswell Family History

Cerswell 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: Carswell, Kerswell, Creswell, Cordwell, Corwell, Cogswell, Cornwell

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Where is the Cerswell family from?

You can see how Cerswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerswell family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1911. The most Cerswell families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Cerswell families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Cerswell's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Cerswell families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerswell 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 210 census records available for the last name Cerswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerswell 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Cerswell. 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 10 military records available for the last name Cerswell. For the veterans among your Cerswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerswell lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1991, in the United States, Cerswell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cerswell in 1977 was 54, and 74 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cerswell 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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