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Cist Family History

Cist 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: List, Crist, Cast, Wist, Cost, Kist, Rist, Gist, Nist, Cott

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Where is the Cist family from?

You can see how Cist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cist family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cist families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Cist families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Cist's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cist families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cist. 100% of Cist men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Cist family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 437 census records available for the last name Cist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cist 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Cist. 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 680 military records available for the last name Cist. For the veterans among your Cist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cist lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Cist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Cist in 1967 was 79, and 53 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cist

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cist 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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