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Ceigler Family History

Ceigler 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: Crigler, Seigler, Zeigler, Eigner, Seiger, Hegler, Daigler, Meisler

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Where is the Ceigler family from?

You can see how Ceigler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ceigler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ceigler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ceigler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Ceigler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ceigler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ceigler 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 253 census records available for the last name Ceigler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ceigler 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Ceigler. 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 42 military records available for the last name Ceigler. For the veterans among your Ceigler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ceigler lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Ceigler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ceigler in 1961 was 44, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ceigler 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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