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Cecala Family History

Cecala Surname Meaning

Italian: from Neapolitan cecala ‘cicada’ (standard Italian cicala Latin cicala)

probably applied as a nickname for a talkative person.

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


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Where is the Cecala family from?

You can see how Cecala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cecala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cecala families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Cecala's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Cecala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cecala 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 Cecala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cecala. 37% of Cecala men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Cecala women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cecala were Plaster and Operator.

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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
    37%
  • Barber
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Plaster
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Cecala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 596 census records available for the last name Cecala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cecala 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Cecala. 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 220 military records available for the last name Cecala. For the veterans among your Cecala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cecala lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Cecala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cecala in 1957 was 34, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cecala 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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