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Cirzen Family History

Cirzen 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: Carden, Carmen, Citizen, Curzon, Eitzen, Cizek, Siren, Virgen, Irmen

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Where is the Cirzen family from?

You can see how Cirzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cirzen family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Cirzen families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cirzen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cirzen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cirzen 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 10 census records available for the last name Cirzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cirzen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cirzen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cirzen. For the veterans among your Cirzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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