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Cyrill Family History

Cyrill 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: Crill, Brill, Grill, Cirilo, Drill, Krill, Cavill, Prill, Cahill

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Where is the Cyrill family from?

You can see how Cyrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cyrill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cyrill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Cyrill family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Cyrill's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cyrill families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cyrill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Cyrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cyrill 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Cyrill. 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 21 military records available for the last name Cyrill. For the veterans among your Cyrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cyrill lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Cyrill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Cyrill in 1969 was 65, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cyrill 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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