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Sierk Family History

Sierk 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: Siek, Sterk, Sirk, Sherk, Siers, Sieck, Lier, Stork, Spier, Mier

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Where is the Sierk family from?

You can see how Sierk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sierk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sierk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 28 Sierk families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Sierk's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sierk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sierk 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 Sierk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sierk. 52% of Sierk men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    52%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Moulder
    12%
  • Labor
    8%

What Sierk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sierk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sierk 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Sierk. 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 311 military records available for the last name Sierk. For the veterans among your Sierk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sierk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sierk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sierk in 1963 was 76, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sierk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sierk 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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