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Cefalu Family History

Cefalu Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily; Cefalù): habitational name from Cefalù near Palermo Sicily named with Greek kephalē ‘head’.

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


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Where is the Cefalu family from?

You can see how Cefalu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cefalu family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cefalu families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Cefalu families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Cefalu's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Cefalu families in 1880.
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What did your Cefalu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cefalu. 14% of Cefalu men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Cefalu women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cefalu were Proprietor and Saleslady.

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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
    14%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Bookbinder
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%

What Cefalu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 985 census records available for the last name Cefalu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cefalu 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 912 immigration records available for the last name Cefalu. 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 344 military records available for the last name Cefalu. For the veterans among your Cefalu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cefalu lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Cefalu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cefalu in 1956 was 41, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cefalu 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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