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Cia Family History

Cia Name 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: Xia, Cha, Cira, Lia, Via, Zia, Jia, Cid, Chia, Pia

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Where is the Cia family from?

You can see how Cia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Cia family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Cia's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Cia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cia. 50% of Cia men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cia women worked as a Packer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Waiter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 524 census records available for the last name Cia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cia 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 438 immigration records available for the last name Cia. 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 155 military records available for the last name Cia. For the veterans among your Cia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cia lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Cia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cia in 1964 was 76, and 80 in 2001.

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