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Cys Family History

Cys 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: Cyr, Rys, Nys, Yu, Chu, Cho, Chi, Kos, Yi, Rye

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Where is the Cys family from?

You can see how Cys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cys family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cys families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 17 Cys families living in Quebec. This was about 77% of all the recorded Cys's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cys families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cys 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 Cys ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cys. 58% of Cys men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    58%
  • Journalier
    43%

What Cys family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Cys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cys 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Cys. 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 22 military records available for the last name Cys. For the veterans among your Cys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cys lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1999, in the United States, Cys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cys in 1954 was 57, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cys 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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