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Cich Family History

Cich Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from an Old Polish variant of cichy ‘quiet calm’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cich family from?

You can see how Cich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cich family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Cich family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cich's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Cich families in 1871.
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What did your Cich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cich. 27% of Cich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cich women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Foreman
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Cich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 853 census records available for the last name Cich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cich 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Cich. 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 355 military records available for the last name Cich. For the veterans among your Cich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cich lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Cich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Cich in 1958 was 39, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cich 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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