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Cep Family History

Cep 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: Cap, Cea, Yep, Chu, Cho, Chi, He, Wei, Lee, Cao

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Where is the Cep family from?

You can see how Cep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cep family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cep family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cep's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Cep families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cep surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cep ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Cep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cep 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Cep. 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 13 military records available for the last name Cep. For the veterans among your Cep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cep lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1971, in the United States, Cep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Cep in 1969 was 71, and 63 in 1971.

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