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Cevey Family History

Cevey 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: Covey, Hevey, Cavey, Levey, Pevey, Sevey, Devey, Evey, Neve, Lever

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Where is the Cevey family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cevey 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 Cevey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Florist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cevey. 100% of Cevey men worked as a Florist.

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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

  • Florist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Cevey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cevey 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Cevey. 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 15 military records available for the last name Cevey. For the veterans among your Cevey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cevey lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Cevey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cevey in 1988 was 96, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cevey 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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