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Cecrle Family History

Cecrle 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: Cerne, Cece, Cecil, Merle, Heckle, Searle, Behrle, Cecere, Cearley

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Where is the Cecrle family from?

You can see how Cecrle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cecrle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cecrle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cecrle families living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Cecrle's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cecrle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cecrle 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 Cecrle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Sewing Mach Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cecrle. 86% of Cecrle men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cecrle women worked as a Sewing Mach Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    86%
  • Foreman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Mach Operator
    100%

What Cecrle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Cecrle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cecrle 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Cecrle. 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 67 military records available for the last name Cecrle. For the veterans among your Cecrle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cecrle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cecrle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cecrle in 1963 was 74, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cecrle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cecrle 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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