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Cishek Family History

Cishek 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: Ciszek, Cisek, Fisher, Risher, Fishel, Sistek, Disher, Cashel, Cizek

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Where is the Cishek family from?

You can see how Cishek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cishek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cishek families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cishek's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Cishek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cishek 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 38 census records available for the last name Cishek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cishek 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Cishek. 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 10 military records available for the last name Cishek. For the veterans among your Cishek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cishek lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Cishek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cishek in 1974 was 85, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cishek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cishek 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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