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Cederson Family History

Cederson 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: Pederson, Anderson, Enderson, Peterson, Reierson, Henderson, Enerson

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Where is the Cederson family from?

You can see how Cederson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cederson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cederson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Cederson family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cederson's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Cederson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cederson 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 Cederson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cederson. 40% of Cederson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cederson women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Farm Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Cederson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Cederson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cederson 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Cederson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Cederson. For the veterans among your Cederson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cederson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1978, in the United States, Cederson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Cederson in 1966 was 90, and 73 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cederson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cederson 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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