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Ceresa Family History

Ceresa Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from a place called with Latin ceresa ‘cherry’.

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


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Where is the Ceresa family from?

You can see how Ceresa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ceresa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ceresa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Ceresa families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ceresa's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ceresa families in 1880.
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What did your Ceresa ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Restaurant Cook and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ceresa. 100% of Ceresa men worked as a Restaurant Cook and 67% of Ceresa women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Restaurant Cook
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ceresa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ceresa 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 Ceresa. 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 166 military records available for the last name Ceresa. For the veterans among your Ceresa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ceresa lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ceresa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ceresa in 1964 was 77, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ceresa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ceresa 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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