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Cesil Family History

Cesil 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, Basil, Peil, Keil, Feil, Civil, Reil, Cesar, Cail, Vasil

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Where is the Cesil family from?

You can see how Cesil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cesil family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cesil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Cesil family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cesil's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Cesil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cesil 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 Cesil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cesil. 100% of Cesil 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Cesil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cesil 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Cesil. 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 32 military records available for the last name Cesil. For the veterans among your Cesil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cesil lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2001, in the United States, Cesil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cesil in 1952 was 40, and 98 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cesil 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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