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Cecola Family History

Cecola 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: Cecala, Cecil, Pesola, Celona, Accola, Evola, Cella, Pecora, Nicola

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Where is the Cecola family from?

You can see how Cecola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cecola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Cecola families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 27% of all the recorded Cecola's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cecola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cecola 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 Cecola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cecola. 34% of Cecola men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Cecola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Cecola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cecola 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Cecola. 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 56 military records available for the last name Cecola. For the veterans among your Cecola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cecola lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cecola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cecola in 1963 was 87, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cecola

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cecola 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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