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Cestone Family History

Cestone Surname Meaning

Italian: from an augmentative of cesta ‘basket’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cestone family from?

You can see how Cestone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cestone family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Cestone families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Cestone families living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cestone's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Cestone families in 1891.
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What did your Cestone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cestone. 20% of Cestone men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Cestone women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cestone were Contractor and Beautician.

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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
    20%
  • Helper
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Contractor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Finisher
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Beautician
    14%

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Census Records

There are 864 census records available for the last name Cestone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cestone 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Cestone. 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 175 military records available for the last name Cestone. For the veterans among your Cestone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cestone lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cestone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cestone in 1964 was 62, and 71 in 2004.

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