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Cilen Family History

Cilen 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: Kilen, Colen, Wilen, Miles, Allen, Giles, Nolen, Chen, Wien, Caleb

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Where is the Cilen family from?

You can see how Cilen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cilen family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Cilen families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cilen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cilen families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cilen 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 98 census records available for the last name Cilen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cilen 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Cilen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Cilen. For the veterans among your Cilen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cilen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Cilen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Cilen in 1974 was 82, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cilen 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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