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Cestari Family History

Cestari 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: Cestaro, Cesari, Cesare, Cesar, Caspari, Cesario, Cesaro, Cesta

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Where is the Cestari family from?

You can see how Cestari families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cestari family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Cestari families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cestari's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cestari families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cestari surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cestari ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Jobber and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cestari. 43% of Cestari men worked as a Jobber and 100% of Cestari women worked as a Helper. .

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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

  • Jobber
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Pharmacist
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%
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What Cestari family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Cestari. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cestari 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Cestari. 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 55 military records available for the last name Cestari. For the veterans among your Cestari ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cestari lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Cestari life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cestari in 1963 was 74, and 84 in 2003.

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