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Ceran Family History

Ceran 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: Beran, Coran, Cyran, Ceron, Cera, Teran, Cran, Cerar, German, Bean

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Where is the Ceran family from?

You can see how Ceran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ceran family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ceran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ceran family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ceran's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Ceran families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ceran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ceran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ceran. 100% of Ceran women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Ceran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ceran 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Ceran. 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 42 military records available for the last name Ceran. For the veterans among your Ceran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ceran lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ceran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ceran in 1957 was 58, and 78 in 2004.

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