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Cies Family History

Cies 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: Ries, Nies, Mies, Lies, Bies, Kies, Dies, Fies, Gies, Pies

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Where is the Cies family from?

You can see how Cies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cies family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cies families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Cies families living in Missouri. This was about 40% of all the recorded Cies's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Cies families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cies 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 Cies ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cies. 100% of Cies men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Cies family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Cies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cies 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Cies. 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 60 military records available for the last name Cies. For the veterans among your Cies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cies lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Cies in 1963 was 62, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cies

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cies 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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