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Cienki Family History

Cienki 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: Sienko, Cini, Cenci, Cieri, Ciani, Cioni, Cianci, Wienke, Cink, Saeki

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Where is the Cienki family from?

You can see how Cienki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cienki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cienki family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cienki's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Cienki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cienki 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 Cienki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cienki. 100% of Cienki men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Cienki women worked as a Winder.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    100%

What Cienki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Cienki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cienki 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Cienki. 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 52 military records available for the last name Cienki. For the veterans among your Cienki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cienki lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Cienki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cienki in 1968 was 60, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cienki

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cienki 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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