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Cihla Family History

Cihla 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: Cihlar, Ciha, Villa, Vila, Cala, Cha, Fiala, Calla, Ciulla, Cira

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Where is the Cihla family from?

You can see how Cihla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cihla family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cihla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Cihla families living in Missouri. This was about 70% of all the recorded Cihla's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Cihla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cihla 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 Cihla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Farm Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cihla. 43% of Cihla men worked as a Farm Laborer and 50% of Cihla women worked as a Farm Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cihla were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Helper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Cihla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Cihla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cihla 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Cihla. 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 98 military records available for the last name Cihla. For the veterans among your Cihla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cihla lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Cihla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cihla in 1950 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cihla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cihla 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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