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Sitka Family History

Sitka 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: Siska, Nitka, Sita, Sitko, Litka, Nitta, Lipka, Silk, Slivka, Sica

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Where is the Sitka family from?

You can see how Sitka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sitka family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sitka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Sitka family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Sitka's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Sitka families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sitka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sitka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sitka. 24% of Sitka men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Sitka women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sitka were Salesman and Housekeeping.

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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
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Housekeeping
    25%

What Sitka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sitka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sitka 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Sitka. 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 300 military records available for the last name Sitka. For the veterans among your Sitka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sitka lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sitka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sitka in 1957 was 49, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sitka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sitka 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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