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Ceirr Family History

Ceirr 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: Cerro, Weir, Kerr, Herr, Heier, Cesar, Cerf, Geier, Meier, Cira

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Where is the Ceirr family from?

You can see how Ceirr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ceirr family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Ceirr family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ceirr's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Ceirr families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ceirr 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 2 census records available for the last name Ceirr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ceirr 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ceirr. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ceirr. For the veterans among your Ceirr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ceirr lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ceirr

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