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Sikstrom Family History

Sikstrom 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: Wikstrom, Safstrom, Ekstrom, Lidstrom, Wistrom, Sjostrom, Salstrom

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Where is the Sikstrom family from?

You can see how Sikstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sikstrom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sikstrom families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 21 Sikstrom families living in Alberta. This was about 95% of all the recorded Sikstrom's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Sikstrom families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sikstrom 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 Sikstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sikstrom. 100% of Sikstrom 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Sikstrom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Sikstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sikstrom 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Sikstrom. 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 58 military records available for the last name Sikstrom. For the veterans among your Sikstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sikstrom lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1990, in the United States, Sikstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sikstrom in 1963 was 62, and 77 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sikstrom 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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