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Cesla Family History

Cesla 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: Cesa, Cella, Cesta, Ciesla, Chesla, Cosma, Vela, Cala, Perla, Casa

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Where is the Cesla family from?

You can see how Cesla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cesla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cesla family living in Alabama. This was about 25% of all the recorded Cesla's in USA. Alabama and 3 other states had the highest population of Cesla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cesla 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 Cesla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cesla. 100% of Cesla men worked as an Attendant and 100% of Cesla women worked as an Assembler.

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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

  • Attendant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    100%

What Cesla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Cesla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cesla 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Cesla. 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 27 military records available for the last name Cesla. For the veterans among your Cesla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cesla lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Cesla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cesla in 1968 was 73, and 82 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cesla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cesla 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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