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Cigas Family History

Cigas 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: Ligas, Rigas, Vilas, Minas, Cogan, Livas, Biggs, Milas, Caras, Cira

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Where is the Cigas family from?

You can see how Cigas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cigas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cigas family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Cigas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cigas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cigas 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 61 census records available for the last name Cigas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cigas 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Cigas. 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 14 military records available for the last name Cigas. For the veterans among your Cigas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cigas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Cigas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Cigas in 1965 was 76, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cigas 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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