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Sitnik Family History

Sitnik 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: Zitnik, Sittig, Kotnik, Sink, Niznik, Mitnick, Hutnik, Sitek, Simcik

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Where is the Sitnik family from?

You can see how Sitnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sitnik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sitnik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sitnik families living in New York. This was about 21% of all the recorded Sitnik's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sitnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sitnik 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 Sitnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sitnik. 50% of Sitnik men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Sitnik women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sitnik were Tailor and Housework.

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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
    50%
  • Machinist
    30%
  • Tailor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housework
    25%

What Sitnik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Sitnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sitnik 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Sitnik. 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 141 military records available for the last name Sitnik. For the veterans among your Sitnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sitnik lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sitnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sitnik in 1963 was 79, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sitnik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sitnik 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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