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Cecer Family History

Cecer 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: Cece, Cecere, Ceder, Cater, Beer, Peter, Lever, Becher, Meyer, Cover

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Where is the Cecer family from?

You can see how Cecer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cecer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cecer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cecer families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Cecer's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Cecer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cecer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cecer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Cecer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cecer 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Cecer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Cecer. For the veterans among your Cecer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cecer lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1998, in the United States, Cecer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cecer in 1985 was 74, and 90 in 1998.

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