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Cepela Family History

Cepela 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: Cepeda, Capel, Capella, Canela, Capell, Cella, Cecala, Cebula

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Where is the Cepela family from?

You can see how Cepela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cepela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cepela families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cepela's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cepela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cepela 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 111 census records available for the last name Cepela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cepela 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Cepela. 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 Cepela. For the veterans among your Cepela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cepela lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cepela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cepela in 1964 was 67, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cepela

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cepela 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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