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Sierakowski Family History

Sierakowski Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Sieraków or Sierakowo named with the personal name Sierak a pet form of the Old Slavic name Siroslav.

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


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Where is the Sierakowski family from?

You can see how Sierakowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sierakowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Sierakowski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 31% of all the recorded Sierakowski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sierakowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sierakowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sierakowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sierakowski. 27% of Sierakowski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sierakowski women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sierakowski were Mechanic and Glass Worker.

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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
    27%
  • Machinist
    22%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Glass Worker
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sierakowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sierakowski 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Sierakowski. 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 529 military records available for the last name Sierakowski. For the veterans among your Sierakowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sierakowski lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Sierakowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Sierakowski in 1960 was 44, and 82 in 2003.

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