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Cihan Family History

Cihan 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: Chan, Cohan, Cihak, Cahan, Ciha, Han, Chang, Chon, Chae, Shan

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Where is the Cihan family from?

You can see how Cihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cihan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cihan family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cihan's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Cihan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cihan 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 48 census records available for the last name Cihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cihan 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Cihan. 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 15 military records available for the last name Cihan. For the veterans among your Cihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cihan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Cihan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Cihan in 1965 was 71, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cihan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cihan 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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