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Sicherman Family History

Sicherman Surname 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: Scherman, Sherman, Spickerman, Michelman, Schwerman, Silberman

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Where is the Sicherman family from?

You can see how Sicherman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sicherman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sicherman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Sicherman families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sicherman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sicherman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sicherman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sicherman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sicherman. 39% of Sicherman men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Sicherman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sicherman were Owner and Bookeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Watchmaker
    12%
  • Owner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Bookeeper
    25%

What Sicherman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sicherman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sicherman 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 460 immigration records available for the last name Sicherman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 129 military records available for the last name Sicherman. For the veterans among your Sicherman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sicherman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sicherman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sicherman in 1962 was 71, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sicherman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sicherman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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