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Cihak Family History

Cihak Name Meaning

Czech (Čihák):: occupational name for a fowler čihař from číhat ‘to lie in wait’;. metonymic occupational name for a blacksmith from čihák which denoted one of the implements used by blacksmiths.

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


Similar surnames: Ciha, Char, Cira, Cham, Cina, Mihal, Ishak, Chalk, Iha, Cihlar

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Where is the Cihak family from?

You can see how Cihak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cihak family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cihak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Cihak families living in New Jersey. This was about 41% of all the recorded Cihak's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Cihak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cihak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cihak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cihak. 34% of Cihak men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Cihak women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cihak were Farming 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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cihak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cihak 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 549 immigration records available for the last name Cihak. 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 586 military records available for the last name Cihak. For the veterans among your Cihak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cihak lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Cihak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cihak in 1953 was 45, and 70 in 2004.

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