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Cevela Family History

Cevela 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: Vela, Kivela, Favela, Canela, Revel, Savela, Cepeda, Evola, Level

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cevela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cevela ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Cevela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cevela 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Cevela. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Cevela. For the veterans among your Cevela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cevela lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Cevela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Cevela in 1978 was 86, and 55 in 2002.

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