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Cegla Family History

Cegla Name 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: Cella, Ceglia, Vela, Cala, Perla, Cerda, Pella, Sella, Cetta, Calla

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Where is the Cegla family from?

You can see how Cegla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cegla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cegla family living in Maryland. This was about 25% of all the recorded Cegla's in USA. Maryland and 3 other states had the highest population of Cegla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cegla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cegla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cegla. 67% of Cegla men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%
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What Cegla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Cegla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cegla 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Cegla. 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 Cegla. For the veterans among your Cegla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cegla lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Cegla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cegla in 1959 was 44, and 87 in 2004.

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