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Cieslak Family History

Cieslak Surname Meaning

Polish (Cieślak): patronymic meaning ‘son of the carpenter’ (see Ciesla).

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


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Where is the Cieslak family from?

You can see how Cieslak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cieslak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 20 Cieslak families living in Illinois. This was about 18% of all the recorded Cieslak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cieslak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cieslak 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 Cieslak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cieslak. 29% of Cieslak men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Cieslak women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cieslak were Machine Operator and Servant.

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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
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Clerk
    5%
  • Machine Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    15%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Servant
    9%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Cieslak lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Cieslak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cieslak in 1951 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cieslak 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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