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Cielesz Family History

Cielesz 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: Miles, Giles, Bieler, Cilley, Nieves, Wiles, Miele, Ciresi, Cales

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Where is the Cielesz family from?

You can see how Cielesz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cielesz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cielesz families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Cielesz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cielesz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cielesz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cielesz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cielesz. 60% of Cielesz men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Cielesz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cielesz 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Cielesz. 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 55 military records available for the last name Cielesz. For the veterans among your Cielesz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cielesz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Cielesz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cielesz in 1966 was 77, and 80 in 2004.

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