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Ciganek Family History

Ciganek 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: Simanek, Cane, Crank, Eigner, Cogan, Panek, Capek, Vignes, Piatek

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Where is the Ciganek family from?

You can see how Ciganek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ciganek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Ciganek families living in Wisconsin. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ciganek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ciganek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ciganek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ciganek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ciganek. 31% of Ciganek 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
    31%
  • Carpenter
    24%
  • General Worker
    16%
  • Cutter
    16%
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Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Ciganek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ciganek 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Ciganek. 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 156 military records available for the last name Ciganek. For the veterans among your Ciganek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ciganek lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Ciganek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ciganek in 1951 was 33, and 84 in 2003.

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