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Cedano Name Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Dominican Republic and Mexico): altered form of Spanish Sedano .

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


Similar surnames: Cedeno, Sedano, Leano, Verano, Capano, Sudano, Catano, Medrano

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Where is the Cedano family from?

You can see how Cedano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cedano family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cedano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cedano family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cedano's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Cedano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cedano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cedano ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mason
    50%
  • Orange Picker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Cedano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cedano 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Cedano. 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 24 military records available for the last name Cedano. For the veterans among your Cedano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cedano lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Cedano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cedano in 1973 was 71, and 62 in 2004.

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