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Cichon Name Meaning

Polish (Cichoń): nickname from a derivative of cichy ‘quiet calm’.

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


Similar surnames: Cichosz, Cichy, Cich, Pichon, Machon, Citron, Cacho, Picon, Duchon

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Where is the Cichon family from?

You can see how Cichon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cichon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cichon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 28 Cichon families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Cichon's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cichon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cichon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cichon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cichon. 32% of Cichon men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Cichon women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cichon were Machinist and Clerk. .

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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
    32%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    13%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Assembler
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Cichon. For the veterans among your Cichon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cichon lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Cichon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cichon in 1951 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

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