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Cedars Family History

Cedars Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Sidders.

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


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Where is the Cedars family from?

You can see how Cedars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cedars family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cedars families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Cedars families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Cedars's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cedars families in 1911.
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What did your Cedars ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cedars. 43% of Cedars men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cedars women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Cedars family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 940 census records available for the last name Cedars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cedars 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Cedars. 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 243 military records available for the last name Cedars. For the veterans among your Cedars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cedars lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Cedars life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cedars in 1957 was 33, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cedars 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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