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Cesse Family History

Cesse 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: Cosse, Jesse, Besse, Esse, Cease, Cisse, Hesse, Messer, Fosse, Masse

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Where is the Cesse family from?

You can see how Cesse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cesse family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Cesse families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Cesse's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cesse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cesse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cesse ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cesse ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Cesse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cesse 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Cesse. 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 9 military records available for the last name Cesse. For the veterans among your Cesse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cesse lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1987, in the United States, Cesse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Cesse in 1983 was 89, and 70 in 1987.

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