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Cieslik Name Meaning

Polish (Cieślik): from a diminutive of cieśla ‘carpenter’ (see Ciesla ).

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


Similar surnames: Cieslak, Ciesla, Cieslinski, Chesler, Chesla, Cheslock, Ciolek

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Where is the Cieslik family from?

You can see how Cieslik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cieslik family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cieslik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Cieslik families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Cieslik's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cieslik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cieslik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cieslik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cieslik. 49% of Cieslik men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Cieslik women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cieslik were New Worker and Maid. .

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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
    49%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Maid
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cieslik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cieslik 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 575 immigration records available for the last name Cieslik. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 491 military records available for the last name Cieslik. For the veterans among your Cieslik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cieslik lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Cieslik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cieslik in 1945 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

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