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Cihal Family History

Cihal 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: Mihal, Cihak, Ciha, Chae, Chao, Vinal, Cha, Cham, Civil, Canal

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Where is the Cihal family from?

You can see how Cihal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cihal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cihal families living in Nebraska. This was about 38% of all the recorded Cihal's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Cihal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cihal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cihal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cihal. 50% of Cihal men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cihal women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Cihal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cihal 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Cihal. 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 111 military records available for the last name Cihal. For the veterans among your Cihal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cihal lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Cihal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cihal in 1958 was 58, and 80 in 2004.

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