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Cierra Family History

Cierra Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Sierra.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cierra family from?

You can see how Cierra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cierra family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cierra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Cierra family living in New Mexico. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cierra's in USA. New Mexico and 1 other state had the highest population of Cierra families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 859 census records available for the last name Cierra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cierra 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Cierra. 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 16 military records available for the last name Cierra. For the veterans among your Cierra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cierra lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Cierra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cierra in 1976 was 17, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cierra 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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