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Cesana Family History

Cesana 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: Cesena, Cessna, Cesare, Cesar, Cerna, Celona, Cesa, Pestana, Cabana

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Where is the Cesana family from?

You can see how Cesana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cesana family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cesana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Cesana families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cesana's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cesana families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cesana 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 Cesana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cesana. 54% of Cesana men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    54%
  • Farm Operator
    16%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

What Cesana family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 726 census records available for the last name Cesana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cesana 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Cesana. 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 86 military records available for the last name Cesana. For the veterans among your Cesana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cesana lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Cesana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cesana in 1966 was 56, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cesana

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cesana 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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