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Cierley Family History

Cierley Name 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: Bierley, Cerney, Berley, Cilley, Curley, Bierly, Carley, Everley

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Where is the Cierley family from?

You can see how Cierley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cierley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cierley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cierley families living in California. This was about 29% of all the recorded Cierley's in USA. California had the highest population of Cierley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cierley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cierley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cierley. 43% of Cierley men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Baker
    29%
  • Proprietor
    29%
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What Cierley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Cierley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cierley 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Cierley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Cierley. For the veterans among your Cierley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cierley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Cierley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cierley in 1964 was 83, and 67 in 2003.

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