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Cesano Family History

Cesano 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: Casano, Cesaro, Cusano, Celano, Cedano, Cesare, Cerino, Castano

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Where is the Cesano family from?

You can see how Cesano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cesano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cesano family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cesano's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Cesano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cesano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cesano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cesano. 100% of Cesano 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Cesano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cesano 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Cesano. 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 44 military records available for the last name Cesano. For the veterans among your Cesano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cesano lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Cesano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cesano in 1963 was 80, and 88 in 2002.

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