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Cypher Family History

Cypher Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Seifer or of its variant Seiffer. Compare Sypher.

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


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Where is the Cypher family from?

You can see how Cypher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cypher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cypher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Cypher families living in New Brunswick. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cypher's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Cypher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cypher 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 Cypher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cypher. 23% of Cypher men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Cypher women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cypher were Clerk and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Foreman
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    21%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housework
    10%

What Cypher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Cypher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cypher 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Cypher. 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 Cypher. For the veterans among your Cypher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cypher lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Cypher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cypher in 1949 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cypher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cypher 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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