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Cisek Family History

Cisek Name Meaning

Polish:: topographic name from a diminutive of cis ‘yew tree’. nickname from cisy ‘swarthy’.

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


Similar surnames: Misek, Lasek, Kosek, Siek, Riser, Ciszek, Bisek, Rise, Cizek, Pesek

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Where is the Cisek family from?

You can see how Cisek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cisek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cisek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Cisek families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Cisek's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cisek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cisek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cisek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cisek. 44% of Cisek men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Cisek women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cisek were Machinist and Coil Winder. .

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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
    44%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Coal Miner
    14%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Flower Sprayer
    16%
  • Coil Winder
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cisek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cisek 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 575 immigration records available for the last name Cisek. 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 508 military records available for the last name Cisek. For the veterans among your Cisek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cisek lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Cisek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cisek in 1961 was 42, and 81 in 2004.

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