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Cwikla Family History

Cwikla Surname Meaning

Polish (Ćwikła): nickname for someone with a livid complexion from ćwikła ‘beetroot salad’.

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


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Where is the Cwikla family from?

You can see how Cwikla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cwikla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Cwikla families living in Connecticut. This was about 30% of all the recorded Cwikla's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Cwikla families in 1920.
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What did your Cwikla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cwikla. 22% of Cwikla men worked as a Laborer and 59% of Cwikla women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cwikla were New Worker and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    59%
  • Machine Operator
    25%
  • Saleslady
    17%

What Cwikla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 639 census records available for the last name Cwikla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cwikla 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Cwikla. 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 283 military records available for the last name Cwikla. For the veterans among your Cwikla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cwikla lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cwikla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cwikla in 1963 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cwikla 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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