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Cienien Family History

Cienien 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: Coenen, Chenier, Tienken, Bieniek, Kienlen, Linden, Centeno, Dennen

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Where is the Cienien family from?

You can see how Cienien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cienien family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cienien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Cienien families living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cienien's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Cienien families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cienien ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Cienien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cienien 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cienien. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cienien. For the veterans among your Cienien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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