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Cien Family History

Cien 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: Chen, Wien, Bien, Lien, Oien, Coen, Vien, Sien, Kien, Chien

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Where is the Cien family from?

You can see how Cien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cien family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Cien families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cien's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cien 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 Cien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cien. 100% of Cien 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 Cien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Cien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cien 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Cien. 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 15 military records available for the last name Cien. For the veterans among your Cien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cien lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Cien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Cien in 1975 was 71, and 85 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cien 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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