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Cerat Family History

Cerat 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: Cera, Cerar, Cerro, Cerda, Cart, Cerne, Neat, Bera, Sera, Cerny

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Where is the Cerat family from?

You can see how Cerat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerat family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cerat families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Cerat families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cerat's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Cerat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cerat ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 567 census records available for the last name Cerat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerat 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Cerat. 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 77 military records available for the last name Cerat. For the veterans among your Cerat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerat lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Cerat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cerat in 1966 was 84, and 79 in 2002.

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