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Cihak Family History

Cihak Surname Meaning

Czech (Čihák) is an occupational name for a fowler, derived from čihař, which comes from the verb číhat meaning ‘to lie in wait’.

Additionally, it serves as a metonymic occupational name for a blacksmith, originating from čihák. This term denoted one of the implements used by blacksmiths.

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


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Where is the Cihak family from?

You can see how Cihak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cihak family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cihak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Cihak family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cihak's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cihak families in 1891.
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What did your Cihak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cihak. 34% of Cihak men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Cihak women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cihak were Farming and Clerk.

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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%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

What Cihak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cihak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cihak 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 549 immigration records available for the last name Cihak. 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 586 military records available for the last name Cihak. For the veterans among your Cihak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cihak lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Cihak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cihak in 1953 was 45, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cihak 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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