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Cipley Family History

Cipley 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: Chipley, Cilley, Copley, Ripley, Capley, Cowley, Pilley, Ridley

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Where is the Cipley family from?

You can see how Cipley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cipley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cipley families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cipley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cipley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cipley 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 24 census records available for the last name Cipley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cipley 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cipley. 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 7 military records available for the last name Cipley. For the veterans among your Cipley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cipley lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1981, in the United States, Cipley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cipley in 1978 was 68, and 86 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cipley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cipley 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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