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Cigliano Family History

Cigliano 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: Cogliano, Scigliano, Pugliano, Cipriano, Ciolino, Corigliano

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Where is the Cigliano family from?

You can see how Cigliano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cigliano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cigliano families living in Massachusetts. This was about 43% of all the recorded Cigliano's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Cigliano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cigliano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cigliano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cigliano. 50% of Cigliano men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Cigliano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Cigliano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cigliano 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Cigliano. 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 41 military records available for the last name Cigliano. For the veterans among your Cigliano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cigliano lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Cigliano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Cigliano in 1955 was 53, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cigliano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cigliano 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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