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Sieker Family History

Sieker Surname Meaning

North German: topographic name for someone who lived in a marshy place a variant of Siek 2 + the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant.

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


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Where is the Sieker family from?

You can see how Sieker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sieker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sieker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Sieker families living in Wisconsin. This was about 38% of all the recorded Sieker's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sieker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sieker 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 Sieker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sieker. 56% of Sieker men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    56%
  • Farming
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%

What Sieker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sieker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sieker 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Sieker. 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 294 military records available for the last name Sieker. For the veterans among your Sieker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sieker lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Sieker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sieker in 1943 was 36, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sieker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sieker 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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