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Cites Family History

Cites 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: Cates, Clites, Sites, Crites, Hites, Lites, Scites, Miles, Cater

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Where is the Cites family from?

You can see how Cites families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cites family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cites families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Cites family living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Cites's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Cites families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cites 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 Cites ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cites. 50% of Cites men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Cites women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cites were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Retired Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Cites family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Cites. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cites 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Cites. 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 50 military records available for the last name Cites. For the veterans among your Cites ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cites lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Cites life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cites in 1965 was 69, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cites 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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