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Cesari Family History

Cesari Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Cesare. This surname is also found in France (mainly Corsica).

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


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Where is the Cesari family from?

You can see how Cesari families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cesari family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cesari families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 16 Cesari families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Cesari's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cesari families in 1911.
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What did your Cesari ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cesari. 28% of Cesari men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Cesari women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cesari were Proprietor and 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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Cesari family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 953 census records available for the last name Cesari. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cesari 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 926 immigration records available for the last name Cesari. 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 211 military records available for the last name Cesari. For the veterans among your Cesari ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cesari lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cesari life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cesari in 1962 was 60, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cesari 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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