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Cisel Family History

Cisel 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: Bisel, Cisek, Visel, Gisel, Hisel, Eisel, Kisel, Cissel, Kiel, Camel

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Where is the Cisel family from?

You can see how Cisel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cisel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cisel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cisel family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Cisel's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Cisel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cisel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cisel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cisel. 100% of Cisel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cisel women worked as a Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Cisel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Cisel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cisel 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Cisel. 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 97 military records available for the last name Cisel. For the veterans among your Cisel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cisel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1998, in the United States, Cisel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cisel in 1959 was 62, and 80 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cisel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cisel 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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