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Cecille Family History

Cecille 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: Deville, Neville, Cecil, Decelle, Chaille, Keville, Camille, Cedillo

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Where is the Cecille family from?

You can see how Cecille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cecille family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Cecille families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Cecille family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cecille's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Cecille families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cecille 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

There are 70 census records available for the last name Cecille. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cecille 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Cecille. 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 41 military records available for the last name Cecille. For the veterans among your Cecille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cecille lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1994, in the United States, Cecille life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cecille in 1981 was 64, and 40 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cecille

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cecille 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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