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Cepa Family History

Cepa 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: Repa, Cesa, Cena, Cea, Ceja, Depa, Cera, Papa, Cap, Apa

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Where is the Cepa family from?

You can see how Cepa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cepa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cepa families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cepa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cepa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cepa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Cepa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Cepa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cepa 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Cepa. 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 50 military records available for the last name Cepa. For the veterans among your Cepa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cepa lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Cepa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cepa in 1964 was 62, and 66 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cepa 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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