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Siker Family History

Siker 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: Kiker, Sliker, Wiker, Simer, Eiker, Sider, Piker, Sieker, Sizer

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Where is the Siker family from?

You can see how Siker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Siker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Siker families living in Wisconsin. This was about 43% of all the recorded Siker's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Siker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Siker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siker. 24% of Siker men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Siker women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Siker were Carpenter and 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
    24%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Operator
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    13%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Siker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siker 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Siker. 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 116 military records available for the last name Siker. For the veterans among your Siker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siker lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Siker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Siker in 1977 was 51, and 82 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siker 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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