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Cessna Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of French Cesne: nickname from an altered form of Old French cisne ‘swan’. Compare Cisney and Cissna .

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


Similar surnames: Cissna, Esser, Chesson, Bess, Casada, Tessman, Jessen, Chesna, Ressa

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Where is the Cessna family from?

You can see how Cessna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cessna family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cessna families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Cessna family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cessna's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Cessna families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cessna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cessna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cessna. 21% of Cessna men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Cessna women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cessna were Truck Driver and Seamstress. .

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    18%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Saleslady
    11%
  • Seamstress
    11%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Cessna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cessna 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Cessna. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Cessna. For the veterans among your Cessna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cessna lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Cessna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cessna in 1944 was 20, and 64 in 2004.

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