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Sikorski Family History

Sikorski Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland) is a habitational name for someone from any of several places called Sikora, Sikory, or Sikorzyce.

These place names are derived from the word sikora, which translates to ‘titmouse’.

The name reflects a connection to the natural environment, particularly the local avian fauna.

Individuals with this surname may have ancestral ties to these specific locations in Poland.

Overall, it highlights the cultural significance of naming conventions in relation to geography and nature.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sikorski family from?

You can see how Sikorski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sikorski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sikorski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Sikorski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 46% of all the recorded Sikorski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sikorski families in 1880.
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What did your Sikorski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sikorski. 22% of Sikorski men worked as a Laborer and 7% of Sikorski women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sikorski were New Worker and Housewife.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • New Worker
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    7%
  • Housework
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Sikorski. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Sikorski. For the veterans among your Sikorski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sikorski lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Sikorski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1958. The average life expectancy for Sikorski in 1940 was 44, and 80 in 2004.

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