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Cierpka Family History

Cierpka 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: Lipka, Cerda, Chupka, Berka, Riera, Cira, Cerna, Cherek, Cerra

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Where is the Cierpka family from?

You can see how Cierpka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cierpka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cierpka families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cierpka's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Cierpka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cierpka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Cierpka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Cierpka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cierpka 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Cierpka. 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 67 military records available for the last name Cierpka. For the veterans among your Cierpka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cierpka lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Cierpka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Cierpka in 1969 was 67, and 75 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cierpka 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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