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Cissley Family History

Cissley 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: Nissley, Cilley, Insley, Sisley, Kinsley, Kissler, Ilsley, Cossey

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Where is the Cissley family from?

You can see how Cissley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cissley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cissley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Cissley families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cissley's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Cissley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cissley 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 32 census records available for the last name Cissley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cissley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cissley. 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 20 military records available for the last name Cissley. For the veterans among your Cissley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cissley lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Cissley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cissley in 1974 was 71, and 90 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cissley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cissley 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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