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Ciston Family History

Ciston 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: Liston, Caston, Coston, Cisson, Hilton, Easton, Linton, Hinton

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Where is the Ciston family from?

You can see how Ciston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ciston family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ciston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Ciston families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ciston's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ciston families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ciston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Ciston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ciston 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Ciston. 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 23 military records available for the last name Ciston. For the veterans among your Ciston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ciston lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Ciston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ciston in 1965 was 51, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ciston 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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