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Cigelnik Family History

Cigelnik 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: Melnik, Cibelli, Cernik, Chmelik, Cirelli, Cieslik, Cinelli, Cifelli

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cigelnik 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 26 census records available for the last name Cigelnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cigelnik 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Cigelnik. 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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There are 21 military records available for the last name Cigelnik. For the veterans among your Cigelnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cigelnik lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cigelnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cigelnik in 1963 was 74, and 95 in 2004.

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