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Sikkenga Family History

Sikkenga Surname Meaning

Dutch (Drenthe and Groningen): patronymic from the personal name Sikko, a short form of any of the ancient Germanic names containing the element sigi ‘victory’.

It is formed with the Frisian suffix -enga, a variant of -inga (from the patronymic suffix -ing and genitive plural ending -a).

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


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Where is the Sikkenga family from?

You can see how Sikkenga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sikkenga family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sikkenga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Sikkenga families living in Michigan. This was about 82% of all the recorded Sikkenga's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sikkenga families in 1880.
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What did your Sikkenga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sikkenga. 34% of Sikkenga men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sikkenga women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sikkenga were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Sikkenga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 594 census records available for the last name Sikkenga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sikkenga 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Sikkenga. 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 130 military records available for the last name Sikkenga. For the veterans among your Sikkenga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sikkenga lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Sikkenga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sikkenga in 1960 was 38, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sikkenga 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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