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Ceara Family History

Ceara 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: Cerra, Cara, Clara, Cera, Meara, Bear, Hearn, Clare, Clark, Bara

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Where is the Ceara family from?

You can see how Ceara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ceara family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Ceara families were found in USA in 1880, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Ceara family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ceara's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ceara families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Ceara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ceara 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Ceara. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Ceara. For the veterans among your Ceara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ceara lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1994, in the United States, Ceara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ceara in 1981 was 86, and 67 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ceara 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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