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Cezar Family History

Cezar Name Meaning

Portuguese (mainly Brazil) Spanish and Haitian: from the personal name Cezar; see Caesar . This surname is also common in the Philippines.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Cesar, Czar, Kezar, Cedar, Cerar, Lazar, Bear, Caesar, Reza, Dear

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Where is the Cezar family from?

You can see how Cezar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cezar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cezar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Cezar families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cezar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cezar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cezar 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 Cezar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cezar. 65% of Cezar men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Cezar women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cezar were Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    65%
  • Laborer
    36%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
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What Cezar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 849 census records available for the last name Cezar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cezar 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 415 immigration records available for the last name Cezar. 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 195 military records available for the last name Cezar. For the veterans among your Cezar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cezar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cezar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cezar in 1962 was 65, and 82 in 2004.

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