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Cyga Family History

Cyga 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: Cygan, Lyga, Cogan, Cuda, Cala, Casa, Haga, Cha, Cage, Koga

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Where is the Cyga family from?

You can see how Cyga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cyga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cyga families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Cyga's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cyga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cyga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cyga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cyga. 100% of Cyga men worked as a Coal Miner. .

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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

  • Coal Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Cyga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cyga 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Cyga. 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 116 military records available for the last name Cyga. For the veterans among your Cyga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cyga lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Cyga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cyga in 1973 was 49, and 82 in 2003.

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