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Cyfers Family History

Cyfers 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: Byers, Capers, Ayers, Myers, Syers, Cofer, Elfers, Lyvers, Cyphers

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Where is the Cyfers family from?

You can see how Cyfers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cyfers family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cyfers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cyfers family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cyfers's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cyfers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cyfers 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 Cyfers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cyfers. 60% of Cyfers men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Cyfers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Cyfers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cyfers 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Cyfers. 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 39 military records available for the last name Cyfers. For the veterans among your Cyfers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cyfers lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Cyfers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cyfers in 1956 was 47, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cyfers 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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