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Cimek Family History

Cimek 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: Cizek, Simek, Cisek, Cleek, Camel, Comer, Creek, Capek, Witek, Domek

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Where is the Cimek family from?

You can see how Cimek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cimek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cimek family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cimek's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Cimek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cimek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Cimek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cimek 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Cimek. 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 13 military records available for the last name Cimek. For the veterans among your Cimek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cimek lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Cimek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cimek in 1968 was 70, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cimek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cimek 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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