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Cefalia Family History

Cefalia 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: Cefalo, Calia, Cecala, Ceglia, Cefalu, Celia, Regalia, Falla, Melia

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Where is the Cefalia family from?

You can see how Cefalia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cefalia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cefalia families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Cefalia's in USA. California had the highest population of Cefalia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cefalia 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 Cefalia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerical Worker and Tailor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cefalia. 100% of Cefalia men worked as a Clerical Worker and 100% of Cefalia women worked as a Tailor.

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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

  • Clerical Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Tailor
    100%

What Cefalia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Cefalia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cefalia 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Cefalia. 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 7 military records available for the last name Cefalia. For the veterans among your Cefalia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cefalia lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Cefalia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Cefalia in 1968 was 67, and 58 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cefalia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cefalia 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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