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Cefola Family History

Cefola 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, Pesola, Celona, Evola, Cella, Cecala, Caiola, Cebula, Cefalu

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Where is the Cefola family from?

You can see how Cefola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cefola family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cefola families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Cefola families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Cefola's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cefola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cefola 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 Cefola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Guard was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cefola. 38% of Cefola men worked as a Guard.

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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

  • Guard
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Cefola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Cefola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cefola 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Cefola. 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 54 military records available for the last name Cefola. For the veterans among your Cefola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cefola lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Cefola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cefola in 1959 was 53, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cefola

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cefola 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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