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Cichan Family History

Cichan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cichon, Kochan, Pichon, Eichen, Richman, Buchan, Crehan, Chan

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Where is the Cichan family from?

You can see how Cichan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cichan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cichan family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cichan's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Cichan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cichan 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 Cichan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cichan. 100% of Cichan men worked as a 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
    100%

What Cichan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Cichan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cichan 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Cichan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Cichan. For the veterans among your Cichan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cichan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1990, in the United States, Cichan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cichan in 1973 was 50, and 77 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cichan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cichan 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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