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Ciell Family History

Ciell 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: Tiell, Gill, Bell, Kiel, Mill, Hill, Will, Fell, Bill, Field

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Where is the Ciell family from?

You can see how Ciell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ciell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Ciell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ciell family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ciell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ciell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ciell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Ciell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Ciell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ciell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ciell. 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 8 military records available for the last name Ciell. For the veterans among your Ciell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ciell lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1992, in the United States, Ciell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ciell in 1979 was 88, and 78 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ciell 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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