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Cecchi Family History

Cecchi Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Cecco a diminutive of Francesco from Latin Franciscus (see Francis ).

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


Similar surnames: Cecconi, Cecchini, Cenci, Checchi, Pecci, Macchi, Picchi, Cecilio

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Where is the Cecchi family from?

You can see how Cecchi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cecchi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Cecchi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Cecchi families living in California. This was about 29% of all the recorded Cecchi's in USA. California had the highest population of Cecchi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cecchi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cecchi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cecchi. 17% of Cecchi men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Cecchi women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cecchi were Salesman and Beauty Operator. .

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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

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Bartender
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Beauty Operator
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cecchi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cecchi 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cecchi. 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 318 military records available for the last name Cecchi. For the veterans among your Cecchi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cecchi lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Cecchi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cecchi in 1959 was 58, and 81 in 2004.

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