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Cich Name Meaning

Polish: nickname from an Old Polish variant of cichy ‘quiet calm’.

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


Similar surnames: Cichy, Pich, Mich, Rich, Cichon, Wich, Duch, Pach, Pech, Roch

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Where is the Cich family from?

You can see how Cich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cich family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Cich family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cich's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Cich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cich. 27% of Cich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cich women worked as a Secretary. .

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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
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Foreman
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 853 census records available for the last name Cich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cich 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Cich. 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 355 military records available for the last name Cich. For the veterans among your Cich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cich lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Cich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Cich in 1958 was 39, and 60 in 2004.

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