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Cielak Family History

Cielak 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: Bielak, Cieslak, Cihak, Pelak, Selak, Piela, Biela, Bilak, Belak

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Where is the Cielak family from?

You can see how Cielak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cielak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Cielak families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Cielak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cielak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cielak 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 79 census records available for the last name Cielak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cielak 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Cielak. 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 31 military records available for the last name Cielak. For the veterans among your Cielak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cielak lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Cielak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cielak in 1959 was 55, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cielak 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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