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Cislak Family History

Cislak 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: Cieslak, Islam, Maslak, Islas, Cisar, Disla, Cihak, Lisak, Bielak

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Where is the Cislak family from?

You can see how Cislak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cislak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cislak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Cislak families living in Illinois. This was about 21% of all the recorded Cislak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cislak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cislak 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 Cislak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cislak. 56% of Cislak men worked as a Laborer and 58% of Cislak women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cislak were Machinist and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    58%
  • Maid
    43%

What Cislak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Cislak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cislak 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Cislak. 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 75 military records available for the last name Cislak. For the veterans among your Cislak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cislak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cislak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cislak in 1963 was 72, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cislak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cislak 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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