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Sikely Family History

Sikely 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: Likely, Sickel, Shively, Snively, Szekely, Dively, Sidel, Wikel

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Where is the Sikely family from?

You can see how Sikely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sikely family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sikely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Sikely families living in Kansas. This was about 88% of all the recorded Sikely's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Sikely families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sikely 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 Sikely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sales Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sikely. 100% of Sikely men worked as a Sales Clerk.

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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

  • Sales Clerk
    100%

What Sikely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Sikely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sikely 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sikely. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sikely. For the veterans among your Sikely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sikely lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1992, in the United States, Sikely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sikely in 1975 was 57, and 76 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sikely

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sikely 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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