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Cihanek Family History

Cihanek 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: Kahanek, Cihak, Chaney, Mihalek, Hanek, Johanek, Simanek, Chapek

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Where is the Cihanek family from?

You can see how Cihanek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cihanek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cihanek family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cihanek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cihanek families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Cihanek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cihanek 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Cihanek. 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 7 military records available for the last name Cihanek. For the veterans among your Cihanek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cihanek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Cihanek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cihanek in 1967 was 44, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cihanek 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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