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Cerbin Family History

Cerbin 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: Corbin, Serbin, Carbin, Herbin, Berlin, Carlin, Gerbino, Cerino

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Where is the Cerbin family from?

You can see how Cerbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerbin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cerbin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Cerbin families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Cerbin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cerbin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerbin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cerbin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cerbin. 60% of Cerbin men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Cerbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerbin 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Cerbin. 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 60 military records available for the last name Cerbin. For the veterans among your Cerbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerbin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Cerbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Cerbin in 1966 was 76, and 77 in 2004.

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