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Cesna Family History

Cesna 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: Cerna, Cesa, Cena, Cesta, Cesena, Cessna, Chesna, Penna, Cosma, Casa

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Where is the Cesna family from?

You can see how Cesna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cesna family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cesna families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Cesna families living in Illinois. This was about 51% of all the recorded Cesna's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cesna families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cesna 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 346 census records available for the last name Cesna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cesna 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Cesna. 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 95 military records available for the last name Cesna. For the veterans among your Cesna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cesna lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cesna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cesna in 1964 was 68, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cesna 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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