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Cyphert Family History

Cyphert Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Seifert.

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


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Where is the Cyphert family from?

You can see how Cyphert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cyphert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cyphert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Cyphert families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Cyphert's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Cyphert families in 1891.
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What did your Cyphert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cyphert. 34% of Cyphert men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Cyphert women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cyphert were Miner and Clerk.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Labor
    11%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    39%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

What Cyphert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cyphert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cyphert 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Cyphert. 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 672 military records available for the last name Cyphert. For the veterans among your Cyphert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cyphert lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Cyphert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cyphert in 1955 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cyphert 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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