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Cestaro Family History

Cestaro Surname Meaning

Italian: occupational name for a basketmaker from an agent derivative of cesta ‘basket’ from Latin cista.

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


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Where is the Cestaro family from?

You can see how Cestaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cestaro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Cestaro families living in New York. This was about 37% of all the recorded Cestaro's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cestaro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cestaro 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 Cestaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cestaro. 24% of Cestaro men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Cestaro women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cestaro were Clerk 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
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    30%
  • Seamstress
    30%
  • Cigar Maker
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Cestaro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cestaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cestaro 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Cestaro. 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 369 military records available for the last name Cestaro. For the veterans among your Cestaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cestaro lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cestaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cestaro in 1962 was 72, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cestaro 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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