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Cekal Family History

Cekal 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: Beal, Real, Neal, Seal, Regal, Cesar, Canal, Cefalo, Cecil, Veal

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Where is the Cekal family from?

You can see how Cekal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cekal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cekal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Cekal families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Cekal's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cekal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cekal 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 Cekal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cekal. 50% of Cekal men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Cekal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Cekal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cekal 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Cekal. 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 25 military records available for the last name Cekal. For the veterans among your Cekal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cekal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Cekal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cekal in 1963 was 71, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cekal 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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