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Cesner Family History

Cesner 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: Lesner, Resner, Cosner, Besner, Casner, Gesner, Mesner, Wesner

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Where is the Cesner family from?

You can see how Cesner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cesner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cesner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Cesner families living in Iowa. This was about 46% of all the recorded Cesner's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Cesner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cesner 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 209 census records available for the last name Cesner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cesner 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Cesner. 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 24 military records available for the last name Cesner. For the veterans among your Cesner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cesner lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Cesner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cesner in 1968 was 59, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cesner 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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