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Cierans Family History

Cierans 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: Kieran, Crans, Citrano, Mieras, Clemans, Kerans, Crank, Cerino, Means

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Where is the Cierans family from?

You can see how Cierans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cierans family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Cierans family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Cierans's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Cierans families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Cierans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cierans 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Cierans. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cierans. For the veterans among your Cierans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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