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Ciesla Family History

Ciesla Surname Meaning

Polish (Cieśla): occupational name from cieśla ‘carpenter’.

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


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Where is the Ciesla family from?

You can see how Ciesla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ciesla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 27 Ciesla families living in Illinois. This was about 28% of all the recorded Ciesla's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ciesla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ciesla 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 Ciesla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ciesla. 30% of Ciesla men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Ciesla women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ciesla were Carpenter and Packer.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    16%
  • Assembler
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Packer
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ciesla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ciesla 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ciesla. 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 901 military records available for the last name Ciesla. For the veterans among your Ciesla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ciesla lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Ciesla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ciesla in 1945 was 31, and 70 in 2004.

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