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Ciszek Name Meaning

Polish: nickname from cichy ‘quiet calm’ or ciszyć ‘to appease to calm down’.

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


Similar surnames: Cisek, Ciolek, Sistek, Cizek, Groszek, Kosek, Liszka, Cherek

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Where is the Ciszek family from?

You can see how Ciszek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ciszek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Ciszek families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Ciszek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ciszek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ciszek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ciszek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ciszek. 53% of Ciszek men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Ciszek women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ciszek were Shipping Clerk and Maid. .

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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
    53%
  • Press Operator
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Shipping Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
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Census Records

There are 989 census records available for the last name Ciszek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ciszek 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 414 immigration records available for the last name Ciszek. 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 475 military records available for the last name Ciszek. For the veterans among your Ciszek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ciszek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ciszek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ciszek in 1964 was 65, and 88 in 2004.

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