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Ceva Family History

Ceva 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: Cava, Leva, Cova, Cesa, Cena, Cea, Neva, Ceja, Cuva, Cera

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Where is the Ceva family from?

You can see how Ceva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ceva family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Ceva families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ceva's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ceva families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ceva 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 Ceva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ceva. 100% of Ceva women worked as a Secretary.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Ceva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ceva 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Ceva. 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 17 military records available for the last name Ceva. For the veterans among your Ceva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ceva lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Ceva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ceva in 1968 was 70, and 95 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ceva 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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