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Cevan Family History

Cevan 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: Devan, Cavan, Evan, Levan, Bevan, Covan, Bean, Dean, Leven, Cogan

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Where is the Cevan family from?

You can see how Cevan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cevan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Cevan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Cevan family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cevan's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Cevan families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Cevan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cevan 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Cevan. 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 25 military records available for the last name Cevan. For the veterans among your Cevan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cevan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1985, in the United States, Cevan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cevan in 1968 was 58, and 88 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cevan 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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