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Cyphus Family History

Cyphus Surname Meaning

variant of Cypher (see Siford) with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Cyphus family from?

You can see how Cyphus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cyphus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cyphus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Cyphus families living in New Jersey. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cyphus's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Cyphus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cyphus 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 Cyphus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cyphus. 100% of Cyphus men worked as a Cowman and 91% of Cyphus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Cowman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    10%

What Cyphus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 837 census records available for the last name Cyphus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cyphus 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Cyphus. 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 103 military records available for the last name Cyphus. For the veterans among your Cyphus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cyphus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Cyphus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Cyphus in 1966 was 65, and 65 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cyphus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cyphus 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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