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Certson Family History

Certson 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: Person, Merson, Ceraso, Carton, Nerison, Merton, Bernson, Certain

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Where is the Certson family from?

You can see how Certson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Certson family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Certson family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Certson's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Certson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Certson 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 20 census records available for the last name Certson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Certson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Certson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Certson. For the veterans among your Certson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Certson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Certson 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 Certson

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