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Ciger Family History

Ciger 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: Tiger, Cager, Riger, Viger, Criger, Giger, Coger, Kiger, Cater, Alger

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Where is the Ciger family from?

You can see how Ciger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ciger family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ciger families living in Wisconsin. This was about 78% of all the recorded Ciger's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ciger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ciger 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 113 census records available for the last name Ciger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ciger 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Ciger. 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 9 military records available for the last name Ciger. For the veterans among your Ciger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ciger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Ciger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Ciger in 1963 was 84, and 76 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ciger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ciger 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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