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Cygal Family History

Cygal 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: Cygan, Wygal, Gal, Cogan, Regal, Canal, Dugal, Cal, Rogal, Coval

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Where is the Cygal family from?

You can see how Cygal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cygal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cygal families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cygal's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cygal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cygal 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 Cygal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cygal. 100% of Cygal men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Cygal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Cygal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cygal 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Cygal. 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 18 military records available for the last name Cygal. For the veterans among your Cygal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cygal lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Cygal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Cygal in 1959 was 42, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cygal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cygal 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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