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Cere Family History

Cere 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: Cerne, Cece, Cerf, Pere, Care, Cure, Gere, Core, Cera, Chae

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Where is the Cere family from?

You can see how Cere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cere family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cere families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Cere family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cere's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Cere families in 1880.
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What did your Cere ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cere. 60% of Cere men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cere 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Cere. 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 91 military records available for the last name Cere. For the veterans among your Cere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cere lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Cere in 1962 was 90, and 89 in 2004.

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