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Cieslewicz Name Meaning

Polish: patronymic meaning ‘son of the carpenter’ (see Ciesla ).

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


Similar surnames: Cieslak, Cieslik, Misiewicz, Lewkowicz, Cieslinski, Czechowicz

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Where is the Cieslewicz family from?

You can see how Cieslewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cieslewicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Cieslewicz families living in Illinois. This was about 42% of all the recorded Cieslewicz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cieslewicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cieslewicz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cieslewicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cieslewicz. 38% of Cieslewicz men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Cieslewicz women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cieslewicz were Moulder and Machine Operator. .

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Moulder
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cieslewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cieslewicz 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Cieslewicz. 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 278 military records available for the last name Cieslewicz. For the veterans among your Cieslewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cieslewicz lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Cieslewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cieslewicz in 1959 was 28, and 78 in 2004.

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