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Ciha Name Meaning

Czech (Čiha): occupational name for a fowler (see Cihak ).

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


Similar surnames: Cihak, Cira, Cina, Iha, Riha, Char, Cera, Cima, Cuda, Niwa

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Where is the Ciha family from?

You can see how Ciha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ciha family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ciha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Ciha families living in Nebraska. This was about 89% of all the recorded Ciha's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Ciha families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ciha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ciha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ciha. 67% of Ciha men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ciha 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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 699 census records available for the last name Ciha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ciha 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Ciha. 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 207 military records available for the last name Ciha. For the veterans among your Ciha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ciha lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ciha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ciha in 1964 was 57, and 63 in 2004.

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