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Cisney Family History

Cisney Surname Meaning

Altered form of Cissna or Cessna surnames of French origin. Compare Sisney.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cisney family from?

You can see how Cisney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cisney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cisney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Cisney families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cisney's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Cisney families in 1891.
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What did your Cisney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cisney. 35% of Cisney men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Cisney women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cisney were Farming and Waitress.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Cashier
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%

What Cisney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cisney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cisney 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Cisney. 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 384 military records available for the last name Cisney. For the veterans among your Cisney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cisney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cisney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cisney in 1963 was 82, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cisney 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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