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Cichy Family History

Cichy Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname for a quiet person from Polish cichy ‘quiet calm’.

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


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Where is the Cichy family from?

You can see how Cichy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cichy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cichy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Cichy families living in Ohio. This was about 46% of all the recorded Cichy's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Cichy families in 1880.
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What did your Cichy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cichy. 22% of Cichy men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Cichy women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cichy were Assembler and Bookkeeper.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Assembler
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%

What Cichy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cichy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cichy 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 835 immigration records available for the last name Cichy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cichy. For the veterans among your Cichy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cichy lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Cichy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cichy in 1953 was 59, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cichy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cichy 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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