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Cebu Family History

Cebu 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: Chu, Abu, Bu, Webb, Babu, Cech, Cece, Cerf, Sebo, Cuba

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Where is the Cebu family from?

You can see how Cebu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cebu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cebu family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Cebu's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cebu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cebu 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 24 census records available for the last name Cebu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cebu 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Cebu. 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 20 military records available for the last name Cebu. For the veterans among your Cebu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cebu lifespan?

Average Cebu life expectancy in 2003 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cebu 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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