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Cecelle Family History

Cecelle 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: Decelle, Capelle, Cecere, Teselle, Lacelle, Lemelle, Ezelle, Decell

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Where is the Cecelle family from?

You can see how Cecelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cecelle family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Cecelle family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cecelle's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cecelle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cecelle 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 8 census records available for the last name Cecelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cecelle 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cecelle. 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 2 military records available for the last name Cecelle. For the veterans among your Cecelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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