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Ceass Family History

Ceass 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: Cass, Class, Crass, Cease, Cross, Grass, Bass, Wass, Glass, Ness

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Where is the Ceass family from?

You can see how Ceass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ceass family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Ceass family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ceass's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ceass families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ceass surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Ceass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ceass 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ceass. 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 9 military records available for the last name Ceass. For the veterans among your Ceass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ceass lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1997, in the United States, Ceass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ceass in 1980 was 87, and 68 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ceass 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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