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Cecera Family History

Cecera 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: Cecere, Vecera, Macera, Cicero, Cece, Cerra, Perera, Cepeda, Kucera

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Where is the Cecera family from?

You can see how Cecera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cecera family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cecera families living in Connecticut. This was about 40% of all the recorded Cecera's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Cecera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cecera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cecera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cecera. 60% of Cecera men worked as a Packer.

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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

  • Packer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Cecera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Cecera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cecera 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Cecera. 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 16 military records available for the last name Cecera. For the veterans among your Cecera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cecera lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Cecera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cecera in 1982 was 77, and 64 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cecera

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cecera 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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