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Cekander Family History

Cekander 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: Levander, Melander, Helander, Chander, Welander, Elander, Selander

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Where is the Cekander family from?

You can see how Cekander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cekander family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cekander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Cekander family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cekander's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Cekander families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cekander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cekander ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Cekander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cekander 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Cekander. 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 38 military records available for the last name Cekander. For the veterans among your Cekander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cekander lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Cekander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Cekander in 1971 was 78, and 88 in 2001.

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