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Cichowski Family History

Cichowski Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from a place called Cichowo or Cichów from the vocabulary word cichy meaning ‘quiet calm’ or from this word as a personal name.

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


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Where is the Cichowski family from?

You can see how Cichowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cichowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cichowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Cichowski families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Cichowski's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Cichowski families in 1911.
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What did your Cichowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cichowski. 35% of Cichowski men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Cichowski women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cichowski were Polisher and New Worker.

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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
    35%
  • Weaver
    11%
  • Assembler
    11%
  • Polisher
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    46%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Assembler
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%

What Cichowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cichowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cichowski 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Cichowski. 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 589 military records available for the last name Cichowski. For the veterans among your Cichowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cichowski lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Cichowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Cichowski in 1958 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cichowski 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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