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Cepelka Family History

Cepelka 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: Capella, Veselka, Cepeda, Popelka, Pelka, Capel, Capelle, Belka

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Where is the Cepelka family from?

You can see how Cepelka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cepelka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cepelka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Cepelka families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Cepelka's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Cepelka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cepelka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Cepelka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Cepelka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cepelka 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Cepelka. 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 35 military records available for the last name Cepelka. For the veterans among your Cepelka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cepelka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Cepelka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Cepelka in 1964 was 78, and 72 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cepelka 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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