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Cei Family History

Cei Name 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: Chi, Wei, Cai, Mei, Fei, Pei, Cui, Lei, Cea, Celi

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Where is the Cei family from?

You can see how Cei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cei family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cei family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cei's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Cei families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cei surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cei ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cei ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Cei family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Cei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cei 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Cei. 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 79 military records available for the last name Cei. For the veterans among your Cei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cei lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Cei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cei in 1970 was 74, and 82 in 2002.

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