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Cindler Family History

Cindler 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: Kindler, Rindler, Zindler, Lindler, Candler, Windler, Sindler

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Where is the Cindler family from?

You can see how Cindler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cindler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cindler family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cindler's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Cindler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cindler 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 50 census records available for the last name Cindler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cindler 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Cindler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cindler. For the veterans among your Cindler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cindler lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1989, in the United States, Cindler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cindler in 1985 was 86, and 88 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cindler 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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