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Cigner Family History

Cigner 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: Eigner, Signer, Wigner, Tigner, Aigner, Bigner, Pinner, Corner

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Where is the Cigner family from?

You can see how Cigner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cigner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cigner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Cigner families living in Indiana. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cigner's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Cigner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cigner 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 Cigner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Pipefitter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cigner. 100% of Cigner men worked as a Pipefitter.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Pipefitter
    100%

What Cigner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Cigner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cigner 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Cigner. 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 2 military records available for the last name Cigner. For the veterans among your Cigner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cigner lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1997, in the United States, Cigner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cigner in 1991 was 79, and 80 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cigner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cigner 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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