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Cestia Family History

Cestia 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: Cesta, Cuesta, Testa, Cetta, Costa, Cesa, Cresta, Festa, Nesta, Resta

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Where is the Cestia family from?

You can see how Cestia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cestia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cestia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Cestia families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cestia's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cestia families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cestia 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 Cestia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cestia. 100% of Cestia men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

What Cestia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Cestia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cestia 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 Cestia. 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 19 military records available for the last name Cestia. For the veterans among your Cestia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cestia lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Cestia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cestia in 1957 was 43, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cestia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cestia 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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