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Sirota Family History

Sirota Surname Meaning

Ukrainian (standard transliteration Syrota) and Jewish (from Ukraine); Slovak (also Širota): nickname from Ukrainian syrota Slovak sirota ‘orphan’.

Polish: dialect or archaic form of Sierota ‘orphan’.

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


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Where is the Sirota family from?

You can see how Sirota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sirota family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sirota families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 24 Sirota families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Sirota's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sirota families in 1920.
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What did your Sirota ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sirota. 100% of Sirota women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sirota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sirota 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Sirota. 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 675 military records available for the last name Sirota. For the veterans among your Sirota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sirota lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Sirota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sirota in 1954 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sirota 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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