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Cease Family History

Cease Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Zies, Ziess or Ziese which are all cognates of Zieske or perhaps of Sies or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cease family from?

You can see how Cease families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cease family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cease families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Cease families living in Shropshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Cease's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Cease families in 1891.
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What did your Cease ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cease. 100% of Cease women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cease. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cease 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Cease. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Cease. For the veterans among your Cease ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cease lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Cease life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cease in 1953 was 55, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cease 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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