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Cihler Family History

Cihler 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, Bihler, Miller, Ohler, Bieler, Biller, Cilley, Zahler, Cuyler

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Where is the Cihler family from?

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

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Cihler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Cihler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cihler 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Cihler. 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 9 military records available for the last name Cihler. For the veterans among your Cihler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cihler lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Cihler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cihler in 1973 was 70, and 67 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cihler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cihler 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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