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Ciolak Family History

Ciolak 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: Ciolek, Dolak, Polak, Viola, Kolak, Cihak, Bielak, Solak, Wolak

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Where is the Ciolak family from?

You can see how Ciolak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ciolak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ciolak family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ciolak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ciolak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ciolak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Ciolak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Ciolak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ciolak 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Ciolak. 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 Ciolak. For the veterans among your Ciolak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ciolak lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Ciolak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ciolak in 1969 was 72, and 77 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ciolak 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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