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Cila Family History

Cila 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: Vila, Cala, Cira, Fila, Cilia, Cina, Bila, Cola, Cima, Ciha

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Where is the Cila family from?

You can see how Cila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cila family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cila families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Cila families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Cila's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Cila families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cila 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 103 census records available for the last name Cila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cila 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Cila. 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 17 military records available for the last name Cila. For the veterans among your Cila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cila lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2000, in the United States, Cila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cila in 1943 was 56, and 51 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cila 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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