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Ciminera Family History

Ciminera Surname Meaning

Italian: from a dialect variant of ciminiera ‘chimney’ hence a metonymic occupational name for someone who built chimneys or worked a furnace.

This term may also refer to an oven or kiln with a chimney, highlighting the function of these structures in various occupations.

In addition to being an occupational name, it can serve as a nickname for a tall thin person, perhaps referencing the shape associated with chimneys.

The name encapsulates both the trade of construction and the physical characteristics of individuals, suggesting a connection between profession and personal attributes.

Overall, it reflects the rich linguistic and cultural history embedded in occupational names within the Italian language.

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


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You can see how Ciminera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ciminera family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Ciminera families living in Connecticut. This was about 36% of all the recorded Ciminera's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Ciminera families in 1920.
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What did your Ciminera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ciminera. 55% of Ciminera men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ciminera women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Barber
    10%
  • Baker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Ciminera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Ciminera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ciminera 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Ciminera. 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 90 military records available for the last name Ciminera. For the veterans among your Ciminera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ciminera lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ciminera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ciminera in 1963 was 76, and 86 in 2004.

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