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Cypen Family History

Cypen 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: Copen, Capen, Chen, Capel, Cape, Hyden, Capek, Oyen, Cope, Ryden

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Where is the Cypen family from?

You can see how Cypen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cypen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cypen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cypen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cypen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cypen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Cypen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cypen 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Cypen. 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 23 military records available for the last name Cypen. For the veterans among your Cypen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cypen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Cypen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cypen in 1972 was 87, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cypen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cypen 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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