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Cessaro Family History

Cessaro 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: Cassaro, Cesaro, Cestaro, Tessaro, Cesare, Cassano, Cesar, Massaro

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Where is the Cessaro family from?

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

What did your Cessaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cessaro. 50% of Cessaro men worked as a Machinist. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Barber
    50%
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Cessaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cessaro 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Cessaro. 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 10 military records available for the last name Cessaro. For the veterans among your Cessaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cessaro lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Cessaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cessaro in 1966 was 62, and 70 in 2003.

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