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Cissner Family History

Cissner 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: Lissner, Kissner, Wissner, Meissner, Messner, Kissler, Rossner

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Where is the Cissner family from?

You can see how Cissner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cissner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cissner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Cissner families living in Ohio. This was about 95% of all the recorded Cissner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cissner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Cissner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cissner 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 Cissner. 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 64 military records available for the last name Cissner. For the veterans among your Cissner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cissner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Cissner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Cissner in 1962 was 67, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cissner 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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