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Cepress Family History

Cepress 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: Cypress, Press, Coppess, Ceresa, Cress, Respress, Caress, Cross

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Where is the Cepress family from?

You can see how Cepress families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cepress family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cepress families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Cepress's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Cepress families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cepress surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cepress ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cepress. 100% of Cepress men worked as a Farming and 100% of Cepress women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Cepress family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Cepress. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cepress 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Cepress. 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 Cepress. For the veterans among your Cepress ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cepress lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cepress life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cepress in 1962 was 49, and 35 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cepress

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cepress 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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