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Ceddes Family History

Ceddes 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: Geddes, Hedden, Cordes, Redder, Fedder, Fiddes, Pedder, Cedars, Ceder

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Where is the Ceddes family from?

You can see how Ceddes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ceddes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Ceddes families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Ceddes family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Ceddes's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Ceddes families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Ceddes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ceddes 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Ceddes. 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 12 military records available for the last name Ceddes. For the veterans among your Ceddes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ceddes lifespan?

Average Ceddes life expectancy in 1975 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ceddes 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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