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Cecchini Family History

Cecchini Surname Meaning

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

Italianized form of Slovenian Čehovin a derivative of Čeh (see Ceh).

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


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Where is the Cecchini family from?

You can see how Cecchini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cecchini family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Cecchini families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Cecchini families living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Cecchini's in USA. California had the highest population of Cecchini families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cecchini 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 Cecchini ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cecchini. 37% of Cecchini men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Cecchini women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cecchini were Waiter and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Porter
    8%
  • Proprietor
    5%
  • Waiter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Actress
    12%
  • New Worker
    8%

What Cecchini family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cecchini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cecchini 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Cecchini. 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 553 military records available for the last name Cecchini. For the veterans among your Cecchini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cecchini lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Cecchini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cecchini in 1951 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cecchini

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cecchini 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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