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Cissell Family History

Cissell Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex): variant of Welsh Cecil. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Cissell family from?

You can see how Cissell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cissell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cissell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Cissell families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Cissell's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Cissell families in 1911.
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What did your Cissell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cissell. 100% of Cissell men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Cissell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Cissell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cissell 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Cissell. 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 Cissell. For the veterans among your Cissell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cissell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Cissell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cissell in 1955 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cissell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cissell 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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