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Cessac Family History

Cessac 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: Cesar, Issac, Cenac, Cesa, Cassar, Cesta, Sessa, Ressa, Lessa, Cessna

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Where is the Cessac family from?

You can see how Cessac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cessac family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cessac families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Cessac families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Cessac's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Cessac families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cessac surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cessac ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cessac. 34% of Cessac men worked as a Farm Operator. .

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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

  • Farm Operator
    34%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    27%
  • Proprietor
    14%
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What Cessac family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Cessac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cessac 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Cessac. 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 72 military records available for the last name Cessac. For the veterans among your Cessac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cessac lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cessac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cessac in 1962 was 66, and 94 in 2004.

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