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Ceton Family History

Ceton 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: Caton, Ceron, Seton, Chon, Alton, Heron, Leon, Orton, Seaton, Elton

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Where is the Ceton family from?

You can see how Ceton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ceton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ceton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Ceton families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ceton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ceton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Ceton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ceton 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Ceton. 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 24 military records available for the last name Ceton. For the veterans among your Ceton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ceton lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ceton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ceton in 1968 was 71, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ceton 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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