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Cerase Family History

Cerase Name 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: Ceraso, Cerise, Cease, Crase, Rase, Cesare, Corse, Chase, Pease

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Where is the Cerase family from?

You can see how Cerase families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerase family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Cerase families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Cerase's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cerase families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerase surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cerase ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cerase ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Cerase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerase 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Cerase. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 51 military records available for the last name Cerase. For the veterans among your Cerase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerase lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Cerase life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cerase in 1971 was 43, and 68 in 2001.

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