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Cigard Family History

Cigard 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: Figard, Izard, Chard, Agard, Legard, Coward, Coard, Linard, Pinard

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Where is the Cigard family from?

You can see how Cigard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cigard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cigard family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cigard's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Cigard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cigard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cigard ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cigard ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Cigard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cigard 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Cigard. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cigard. For the veterans among your Cigard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cigard lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Cigard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cigard in 1969 was 40, and 93 in 1994.

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