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Ciak Family History

Ciak Surname Meaning

Polish: possibly a nickname from ciekać ‘to run fast’.

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


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Where is the Ciak family from?

You can see how Ciak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ciak family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ciak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Ciak families living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ciak's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Ciak families in 1920.
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What did your Ciak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ciak. 54% of Ciak men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ciak women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ciak were Truck Driver and Presser.

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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
    54%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Laborer Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Presser
    50%

What Ciak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Ciak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ciak 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Ciak. 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 244 military records available for the last name Ciak. For the veterans among your Ciak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ciak lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ciak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ciak in 1962 was 50, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ciak 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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