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Cisner Family History

Cisner 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: Risner, Eisner, Wisner, Cosner, Isner, Casner, Cisney, Misner, Kisner

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Where is the Cisner family from?

You can see how Cisner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cisner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cisner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Cisner family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Cisner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cisner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cisner 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 483 census records available for the last name Cisner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cisner 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Cisner. 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 25 military records available for the last name Cisner. For the veterans among your Cisner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cisner lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Cisner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cisner in 1982 was 13, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cisner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cisner 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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