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Cerveney Family History

Cerveney 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: Cerveny, Cerney, Coveney, Cervone, Cervenka, Cherveny, Keaveney

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Where is the Cerveney family from?

You can see how Cerveney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerveney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cerveney families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cerveney's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cerveney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerveney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Cerveney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Cerveney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerveney 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Cerveney. 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 8 military records available for the last name Cerveney. For the veterans among your Cerveney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerveney lifespan?

Average Cerveney life expectancy in 1988 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cerveney 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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