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Cerwenka Family History

Cerwenka 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: Cervenka, Czerwonka, Chervenka, Zelenka, Cerna, Ferwerda, Merenda

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Where is the Cerwenka family from?

You can see how Cerwenka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerwenka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cerwenka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Cerwenka families living in Wisconsin. This was about 53% of all the recorded Cerwenka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Cerwenka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerwenka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cerwenka ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Cerwenka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerwenka 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Cerwenka. 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 24 military records available for the last name Cerwenka. For the veterans among your Cerwenka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerwenka lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Cerwenka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Cerwenka in 1970 was 84, and 82 in 1991.

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