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Cyphers Family History

Cyphers Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Seifers or of Dutch Sijffers, Seijffers, Cijffers, or Zijffers: patronymic from the personal name German Seifer and Dutch Sijffer.

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


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Where is the Cyphers family from?

You can see how Cyphers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cyphers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cyphers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 27 Cyphers families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Cyphers's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Cyphers families in 1891.
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What did your Cyphers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cyphers. 21% of Cyphers men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Cyphers women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cyphers were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Cyphers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cyphers 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Cyphers. 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 Cyphers. For the veterans among your Cyphers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cyphers lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Cyphers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cyphers in 1944 was 40, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cyphers 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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