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Sielke Family History

Sielke 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: Bielke, Mielke, Siefke, Selke, Zielke, Silke, Selle, Silk, Miele

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Where is the Sielke family from?

You can see how Sielke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sielke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sielke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Sielke families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sielke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sielke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sielke 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 Sielke ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Sielke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Sielke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sielke 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Sielke. 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 16 military records available for the last name Sielke. For the veterans among your Sielke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sielke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Sielke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sielke in 1967 was 82, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sielke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sielke 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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