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Cebe Family History

Cebe 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: Cece, Cabe, Chae, Cane, Dube, Lee, Neve, Cave, Jobe, Cade

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Where is the Cebe family from?

You can see how Cebe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cebe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Cebe families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1920 there was 1 Cebe family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Cebe's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Cebe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cebe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cebe ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Cebe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cebe 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Cebe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 60 military records available for the last name Cebe. For the veterans among your Cebe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cebe lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Cebe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Cebe in 1970 was 66, and 43 in 2003.

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