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Cecena Family History

Cecena Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Ceceña): variant of Ceceñas (see Cecenas).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cecena family from?

You can see how Cecena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cecena family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cecena families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Cecena family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Cecena's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Cecena families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cecena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cecena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cecena. 100% of Cecena men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 595 census records available for the last name Cecena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cecena 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 501 immigration records available for the last name Cecena. 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 38 military records available for the last name Cecena. For the veterans among your Cecena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cecena lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Cecena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Cecena in 1971 was 66, and 58 in 2003.

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