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Cirey Family History

Cirey 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: Carey, Airey, Corey, Irey, Tirey, Rey, Cerney, Caley, Cilley, Curley

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Where is the Cirey family from?

You can see how Cirey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cirey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cirey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Cirey family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cirey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cirey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cirey 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 120 census records available for the last name Cirey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cirey 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Cirey. 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 8 military records available for the last name Cirey. For the veterans among your Cirey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cirey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1986, in the United States, Cirey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cirey in 1973 was 71, and 88 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cirey 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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