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Cifra Family History

Cifra 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: Cira, Cipra, Mira, Riera, Miura, Chiara, Capra, Cerra, Cilia, Cara

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Where is the Cifra family from?

You can see how Cifra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cifra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Cifra families living in Ohio. This was about 36% of all the recorded Cifra's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cifra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cifra 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 Cifra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cifra. 100% of Cifra men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cifra women worked as a Housework.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Cifra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Cifra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cifra 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Cifra. 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 170 military records available for the last name Cifra. For the veterans among your Cifra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cifra lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Cifra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cifra in 1961 was 68, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cifra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cifra 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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