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Sielcken Family History

Sielcken 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: Siefken, Riecken, Sickel, Picken, Seckel, Steckel, Bielke, Sellen

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Where is the Sielcken family from?

You can see how Sielcken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sielcken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Sielcken families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Sielcken's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sielcken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sielcken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Sielcken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Sielcken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sielcken 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Sielcken. 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 Sielcken. For the veterans among your Sielcken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sielcken lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Sielcken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sielcken in 1964 was 73, and 97 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sielcken 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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