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Cedil Family History

Cedil 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, Peil, Keil, Edel, Redel, Feil, Bedi, Civil, Reil, Cail

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Where is the Cedil family from?

You can see how Cedil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cedil family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cedil family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Cedil's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Cedil families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cedil 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 6 census records available for the last name Cedil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cedil 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 Cedil. 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 Cedil. For the veterans among your Cedil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cedil lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cedil 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cedil

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