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Cifka Family History

Cifka 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: Lipka, Cira, Siska, Zika, Kafka, Miska, Micka, Zilka, Cilia, Nitka

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Where is the Cifka family from?

You can see how Cifka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cifka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cifka families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Cifka's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Cifka families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Cifka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cifka 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Cifka. 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 102 military records available for the last name Cifka. For the veterans among your Cifka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cifka lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Cifka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cifka in 1975 was 58, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cifka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cifka 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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