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Siroky Family History

Siroky Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Široký): descriptive nickname from the adjective široký ‘broad’.

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


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Where is the Siroky family from?

You can see how Siroky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siroky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Siroky families living in Illinois. This was about 32% of all the recorded Siroky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Siroky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siroky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Siroky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siroky. 32% of Siroky men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Siroky women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Furrier
    10%
  • Tailor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Siroky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 988 census records available for the last name Siroky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siroky 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Siroky. 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 366 military records available for the last name Siroky. For the veterans among your Siroky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siroky lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Siroky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Siroky in 1955 was 60, and 64 in 2004.

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