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Cisna Family History

Cisna 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: Cina, Cissna, Cosma, Casa, Issa, Mina, Costa, Cira, Bina, Cerna

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Where is the Cisna family from?

You can see how Cisna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cisna family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cisna families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Cisna families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Cisna's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Cisna families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cisna 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 Cisna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cisna. 34% of Cisna men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cisna women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Dock Hand
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Cisna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cisna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cisna 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Cisna. 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 185 military records available for the last name Cisna. For the veterans among your Cisna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cisna lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Cisna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Cisna in 1965 was 45, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cisna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cisna 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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