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Cedillo Family History

Cedillo Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from Cedillo in Cáceres province.

Cedillo del Condado in Toledo province, or Cedillo de la Torre in Segovia province.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cedillo family from?

You can see how Cedillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cedillo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cedillo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Cedillo families living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Cedillo's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Cedillo families in 1880.
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What did your Cedillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cedillo. 59% of Cedillo men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Tile Setters Helper
    6%

What Cedillo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cedillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cedillo 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cedillo. 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 369 military records available for the last name Cedillo. For the veterans among your Cedillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cedillo lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Cedillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Cedillo in 1954 was 57, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cedillo 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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