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Cekan Family History

Cekan 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: Lekan, Bean, Kan, Dean, Cogan, Neman, Caban, Cesar, Belan, Degan

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Where is the Cekan family from?

You can see how Cekan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cekan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cekan families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cekan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cekan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cekan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cekan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Cekan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cekan 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Cekan. 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 Cekan. For the veterans among your Cekan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cekan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Cekan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cekan in 1967 was 68, and 61 in 1993.

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