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Cegler Family History

Cegler 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: Hegler, Pegler, Legler, Kegler, Degler, Segler, Egler, Geller, Heller

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Where is the Cegler family from?

You can see how Cegler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cegler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cegler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cegler family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cegler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cegler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cegler 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 99 census records available for the last name Cegler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cegler 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Cegler. 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 16 military records available for the last name Cegler. For the veterans among your Cegler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cegler lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2001, in the United States, Cegler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cegler in 1948 was 61, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cegler 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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