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Cedric Family History

Cedric Surname 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: Pedrick, Cindric, Petric, Hedrich, Edris, Fedrick, Redic, Cerio, Eric

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Where is the Cedric family from?

You can see how Cedric families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cedric family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cedric families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Cedric families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Cedric's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cedric families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cedric 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 Cedric ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cedric. 100% of Cedric men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Cedric family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Cedric. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cedric 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Cedric. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 102 military records available for the last name Cedric. For the veterans among your Cedric ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cedric lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1983, in the United States, Cedric life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Cedric in 1975 was 85, and 97 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cedric

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cedric ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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