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Certier Family History

Certier 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: Cartier, Verdier, Carter, Ferrier, Portier, Mortier, Carrier, Cortner

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Where is the Certier family from?

You can see how Certier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Certier family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Certier family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Certier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Certier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Certier 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 Certier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Certier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Certier 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Certier. 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 9 military records available for the last name Certier. For the veterans among your Certier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Certier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Certier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Certier in 1962 was 67, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Certier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Certier 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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