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Sikorsky Family History

Sikorsky Surname Meaning

Altered form of Polish Sikorski. This form (transliteration) of the surname is also found in Ukraine Russia and Belarus.

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


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Where is the Sikorsky family from?

You can see how Sikorsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sikorsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sikorsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Sikorsky families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sikorsky's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sikorsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sikorsky 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 Sikorsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sikorsky. 47% of Sikorsky men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Sikorsky women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sikorsky were Labor and Sewing.

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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
    47%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    38%
  • Seamstress
    38%
  • Sewing
    25%

What Sikorsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sikorsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sikorsky 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 521 immigration records available for the last name Sikorsky. 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 412 military records available for the last name Sikorsky. For the veterans among your Sikorsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sikorsky lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Sikorsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sikorsky in 1945 was 36, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sikorsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sikorsky 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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