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Ceffey Family History

Ceffey 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: Coffey, Caffey, Cerney, Jeffrey, Coffer, Geffen, Steffey, Leffel

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Where is the Ceffey family from?

You can see how Ceffey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ceffey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Ceffey families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ceffey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ceffey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Ceffey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ceffey 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Ceffey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ceffey. For the veterans among your Ceffey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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