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Cesena Family History

Cesena Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from a place called Cesena near Forlì in Emilia-Romagna.

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


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Where is the Cesena family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cesena. 67% of Cesena men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Cesena women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cesena were Fruit Picker and 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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Cement Worker
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Fruit Picker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Cesena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cesena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cesena 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cesena. 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 547 military records available for the last name Cesena. For the veterans among your Cesena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cesena lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Cesena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cesena in 1955 was 47, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cesena

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cesena 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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