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Cesly Family History

Cesly 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: Cressy, Espy, Kelly, Cerny, Cesar, Sealy, Lesky, Healy, Wesley, Cesa

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Where is the Cesly family from?

You can see how Cesly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cesly family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Cesly families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Cesly's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cesly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cesly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Cesly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cesly 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Cesly. 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 5 military records available for the last name Cesly. For the veterans among your Cesly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cesly lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Cesly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Cesly in 1980 was 95, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cesly 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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