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Cecilio Family History

Cecilio Surname Meaning

Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian: from the personal name Cecilio from Latin Caecilius a derivative of caecus ‘blind’.

(see Sisley).

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


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Where is the Cecilio family from?

You can see how Cecilio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cecilio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cecilio families living in California. This was about 17% of all the recorded Cecilio's in USA. California had the highest population of Cecilio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cecilio 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 Cecilio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cecilio. 39% of Cecilio men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cecilio women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    39%
  • Labrador
    16%
  • Artist
    16%
  • Plumber
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Cecilio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 886 census records available for the last name Cecilio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cecilio 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 781 immigration records available for the last name Cecilio. 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 136 military records available for the last name Cecilio. For the veterans among your Cecilio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cecilio lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cecilio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cecilio in 1964 was 76, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cecilio

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cecilio 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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