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Cifani Family History

Cifani 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: Ciani, Bifano, Virani, Milani, Irani, Pirani, Tofani, Cimini, Cini

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Where is the Cifani family from?

You can see how Cifani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cifani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cifani family living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cifani's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Cifani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cifani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Cifani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cifani 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 Cifani. 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 102 military records available for the last name Cifani. For the veterans among your Cifani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cifani lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cifani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cifani in 1963 was 57, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cifani

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cifani 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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