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Ceril Family History

Ceril 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: Cecil, Cerio, April, Carl, Peil, Cerro, Keil, Cerino, Cerda, Erie

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Where is the Ceril family from?

You can see how Ceril families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ceril family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ceril families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ceril families living in Kentucky. This was about 30% of all the recorded Ceril's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Ceril families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ceril surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ceril ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Field Man and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ceril. 34% of Ceril men worked as a Field Man and 100% of Ceril women worked as an Inspector. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Field Man
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Labor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Ceril. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ceril 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Ceril. 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 34 military records available for the last name Ceril. For the veterans among your Ceril ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ceril lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1983, in the United States, Ceril life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ceril in 1976 was 91, and 85 in 1983.

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