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Cilmi Family History

Cilmi 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: Niemi, Cilia, Cali, Salmi, Celli, Calma, Ciampi, Crimi, Cini, Celi

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Where is the Cilmi family from?

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

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

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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

  • Flower Maker
    100%

What Cilmi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Cilmi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cilmi 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Cilmi. 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 41 military records available for the last name Cilmi. For the veterans among your Cilmi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cilmi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cilmi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Cilmi in 1962 was 65, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cilmi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cilmi 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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