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Cislaw Family History

Cislaw 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: Islam, Islas, Cisar, Disla, Cislo, Cihlar, Cieslak, Colaw, Ciesla

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Where is the Cislaw family from?

You can see how Cislaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cislaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cislaw family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Cislaw's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Cislaw families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Cislaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cislaw 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 Cislaw. 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 military records available for the last name Cislaw. For the veterans among your Cislaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cislaw lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1993, in the United States, Cislaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cislaw in 1955 was 72, and 83 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cislaw 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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