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Ceste Family History

Ceste 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: Beste, Cesta, Coste, Conte, Best, Oest, Cosse, Cesare, Leite, Tester

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Where is the Ceste family from?

You can see how Ceste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ceste family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ceste families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ceste families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ceste's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Ceste families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ceste 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 65 census records available for the last name Ceste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ceste 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Ceste. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ceste. For the veterans among your Ceste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ceste lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Ceste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ceste in 1973 was 76, and 88 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ceste

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ceste 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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