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Cecca Family History

Cecca Surname 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: Zecca, Mecca, Cocca, Pecci, Coccia, Zucca, Cech, Cerda, Cocco, Sacca

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Where is the Cecca family from?

You can see how Cecca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cecca family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Cecca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Cecca family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Cecca's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Cecca families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cecca surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cecca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cecca. 50% of Cecca men worked as a Driver.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Driver
    50%
  • Meat Packer
    50%

What Cecca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Cecca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cecca 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Cecca. 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 61 military records available for the last name Cecca. For the veterans among your Cecca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cecca lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Cecca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Cecca in 1967 was 76, and 63 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cecca ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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