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Cizel Family History

Cizel 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: Cizek, Kiel, Camel, Eitel, Capel, Hazel, Kozel, Civil, Igel, Biel

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Where is the Cizel family from?

You can see how Cizel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cizel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cizel family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cizel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Cizel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cizel 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 Cizel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cizel. 100% of Cizel women worked as a Housework.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Cizel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Cizel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cizel 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Cizel. 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 8 military records available for the last name Cizel. For the veterans among your Cizel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cizel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1991, in the United States, Cizel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cizel in 1958 was 63, and 69 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cizel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cizel 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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