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Sierleja Family History

Sierleja 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: Sierzega, Siedler, Sieren, Sterle, Sierra, Sherley, Sierer, Sieler

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Where is the Sierleja family from?

You can see how Sierleja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sierleja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sierleja family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sierleja's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sierleja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sierleja surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Sierleja family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Sierleja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sierleja 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Sierleja. 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 23 military records available for the last name Sierleja. For the veterans among your Sierleja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sierleja lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2000, in the United States, Sierleja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sierleja in 1943 was 28, and 80 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sierleja 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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