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Cessel Family History

Cessel 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: Kessel, Hessel, Ressel, Gessel, Cassel, Fessel, Wessel, Nessel

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Where is the Cessel family from?

You can see how Cessel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cessel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cessel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Cessel families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cessel's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Cessel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cessel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cessel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Cessel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cessel 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Cessel. 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 8 military records available for the last name Cessel. For the veterans among your Cessel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cessel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Cessel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cessel in 1970 was 78, and 90 in 1990.

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