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Ceib Family History

Ceib 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: Leib, Geib, Eib, Seib, Chi, Wei, Reis, Cai, Mei, Cain

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Where is the Ceib family from?

You can see how Ceib families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ceib family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Ceib families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ceib's in USA. California had the highest population of Ceib families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ceib 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 24 census records available for the last name Ceib. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ceib 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Ceib. 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 12 military records available for the last name Ceib. For the veterans among your Ceib ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ceib lifespan?

Average Ceib life expectancy in 1997 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ceib 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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