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Cesler Family History

Cesler 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: Casler, Besler, Tesler, Esler, Resler, Mesler, Chesler, Kesler

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Where is the Cesler family from?

You can see how Cesler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cesler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cesler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 6 Cesler families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Cesler's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Cesler families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cesler 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 Cesler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cesler. 60% of Cesler 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
    60%
  • House Painter
    40%

What Cesler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Cesler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cesler 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Cesler. 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 66 military records available for the last name Cesler. For the veterans among your Cesler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cesler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Cesler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cesler in 1965 was 72, and 99 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cesler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cesler 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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