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Cecles Family History

Cecles 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: Eccles, Cece, Cales, Eales, Belles, Delles, Beckles, Febles, Telles

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Where is the Cecles family from?

You can see how Cecles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cecles family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Cecles families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Cecles family living in Anglesey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cecles's in United Kingdom. Anglesey and 1 other county had the highest population of Cecles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cecles 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 Cecles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cecles. 100% of Cecles women worked as a Private Means.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Cecles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cecles 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Cecles. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cecles. For the veterans among your Cecles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cecles lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cecles 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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