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Ceader Family History

Ceader 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: Leader, Meader, Reader, Ceder, Seader, Ceaser, Crader, Eader, Cater

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Where is the Ceader family from?

You can see how Ceader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ceader family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ceader families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Ceader families living in Ayrshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ceader's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Ceader families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ceader 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 119 census records available for the last name Ceader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ceader 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Ceader. 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 30 military records available for the last name Ceader. For the veterans among your Ceader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ceader lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Ceader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ceader in 1964 was 66, and 66 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ceader 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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