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Cerka Family History

Cerka Surname 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: Cerda, Berka, Cerna, Cerra, Cera, Cejka, Certa, Serra, Berke, Cerro

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Where is the Cerka family from?

You can see how Cerka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerka family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cerka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Cerka families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cerka's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Cerka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cerka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cerka. 64% of Cerka 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Laborer
    37%

What Cerka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Cerka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerka 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Cerka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 38 military records available for the last name Cerka. For the veterans among your Cerka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cerka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cerka in 1963 was 80, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cerka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cerka ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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