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Cisternas Family History

Cisternas 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: Pasternak, Cisneros, Sterns, Lister, Coster, Stern, Pitera, Cardenas

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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Cisternas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cisternas 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Cisternas. 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 Cisternas. For the veterans among your Cisternas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cisternas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Cisternas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cisternas in 1963 was 72, and 73 in 2002.

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