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Cierny Family History

Cierny 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: Cerny, Cherny, Cerney, Cerne, Bierly, Cerna, Cherry, Tierno, Tierney

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Where is the Cierny family from?

You can see how Cierny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cierny family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Cierny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Cierny family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cierny's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cierny families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Cierny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cierny 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Cierny. 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 45 military records available for the last name Cierny. For the veterans among your Cierny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cierny lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Cierny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Cierny in 1962 was 76, and 77 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cierny 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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