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Cecila Family History

Cecila 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: Cecil, Cecala, Pecina, Cella, Cebula, Cecilio, Celia, Recla, Arcila

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Where is the Cecila family from?

You can see how Cecila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cecila family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cecila family living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Cecila's in USA. Illinois and 4 other states had the highest population of Cecila families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cecila 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 Cecila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cecila. 100% of Cecila men worked as a Barber and 100% of Cecila women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Barber
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Cecila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Cecila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cecila 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Cecila. 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 5 military records available for the last name Cecila. For the veterans among your Cecila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cecila lifespan?

Average Cecila life expectancy in 1982 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cecila

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cecila 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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