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Cihlar Family History

Cihlar Surname Meaning

Czech (Cihlář): occupational name for a brickmaker.

cihlář is a derivative of cihla ‘brick’, a word of German origin.

For more information, see Ziegler.

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


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Where is the Cihlar family from?

You can see how Cihlar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cihlar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cihlar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Cihlar families living in Iowa. This was about 36% of all the recorded Cihlar's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Cihlar families in 1880.
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What did your Cihlar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cihlar. 22% of Cihlar men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Cihlar women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cihlar were Machinist and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Helper
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Cihlar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cihlar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cihlar 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Cihlar. 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 428 military records available for the last name Cihlar. For the veterans among your Cihlar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cihlar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cihlar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Cihlar in 1962 was 85, and 75 in 2004.

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