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Siclair Family History

Siclair 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: Sinclair, Leclair, Auclair, Gisclair, Laclair, Clair, Siclari, Sclar

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Where is the Siclair family from?

You can see how Siclair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siclair family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Siclair families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Siclair family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Siclair's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Siclair families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siclair 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 Siclair ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Siclair. 100% of Siclair men worked as a Cutter.

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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

  • Cutter
    100%

What Siclair family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Siclair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siclair 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Siclair. 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 9 military records available for the last name Siclair. For the veterans among your Siclair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siclair lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Siclair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Siclair in 1987 was 75, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Siclair

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siclair 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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