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Cebula Name Meaning

Polish: from cebula ‘onion’ (from Latin cepulla) either a nickname or a metonymic occupational name for an onion grower or seller.

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


Similar surnames: Cibulka, Cibula, Sekula, Pakula, Buza, Bula, Chmela, Cebulski, Canela

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Where is the Cebula family from?

You can see how Cebula families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cebula family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cebula families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Cebula family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Cebula's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cebula families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cebula surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cebula ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cebula. 31% of Cebula men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Cebula women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cebula were New Worker and Winder. .

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Miner
    7%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Winder
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cebula. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cebula 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 967 immigration records available for the last name Cebula. 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 905 military records available for the last name Cebula. For the veterans among your Cebula ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cebula lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Cebula life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cebula in 1951 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

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