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Cerwick Family History

Cerwick 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: Herwick, Berwick, Kerwick, Herrick, Fenwick, Merrick, Bernick

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Where is the Cerwick family from?

You can see how Cerwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerwick family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cerwick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Cerwick family living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Cerwick's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Cerwick families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerwick 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 58 census records available for the last name Cerwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerwick 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Cerwick. 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 11 military records available for the last name Cerwick. For the veterans among your Cerwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerwick lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Cerwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Cerwick in 1970 was 78, and 62 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cerwick 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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