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Cieslar Family History

Cieslar 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: Cieslak, Ciesla, Caesar, Cesar, Cisar, Giesler, Cuellar, Kiesler

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Where is the Cieslar family from?

You can see how Cieslar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cieslar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cieslar families living in Wyoming. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cieslar's in USA. Wyoming had the highest population of Cieslar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cieslar 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 Cieslar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cieslar. 34% of Cieslar men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Cabinet Maker
    34%
  • Maintenance Man
    34%

What Cieslar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Cieslar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cieslar 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Cieslar. 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 62 military records available for the last name Cieslar. For the veterans among your Cieslar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cieslar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Cieslar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cieslar in 1964 was 84, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cieslar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cieslar 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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