This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Ceh family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Ceh Family History

Ceh Surname Meaning

Slovenian and Croatian (Čeh): nickname from dialect čeh ‘boy aged 10-15’ also ‘herder’. Alternatively in some cases an ethnic name for a Czech. Compare Cech 3 Check 2 and Zech 5.

Amerindian (Mexico): Mayan name from a Castilianized form of keej ‘deer’.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Ceh family from?

You can see how Ceh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ceh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ceh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ceh families living in New York. This was about 62% of all the recorded Ceh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ceh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ceh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Ceh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ceh. 60% of Ceh men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Ceh | Data not to scale

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

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Ceh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 970 census records available for the last name Ceh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ceh census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Ceh

Passenger Lists

There are 211 immigration records available for the last name Ceh. 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.

View all Ceh immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 475 military records available for the last name Ceh. For the veterans among your Ceh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Ceh military records

You've only scratched the surface of Ceh family history

Discover More

What is the average Ceh lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Ceh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Ceh in 1966 was 74, and 61 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ceh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ceh 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Ceh family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial