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Ceilley Family History

Ceilley 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: Cilley, Crilley, Reilley, Pilley, Chipley, Willey, Tilley, Dilley

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Where is the Ceilley family from?

You can see how Ceilley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ceilley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ceilley families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Ceilley family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Ceilley's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Ceilley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ceilley 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 44 census records available for the last name Ceilley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ceilley 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ceilley. 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 55 military records available for the last name Ceilley. For the veterans among your Ceilley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ceilley lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1988, in the United States, Ceilley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ceilley in 1976 was 91, and 88 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ceilley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ceilley 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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