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Sipka Family History

Sipka 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: Lipka, Siska, Ripka, Lipa, Silk, Slivka, Sica, Sippy, Zika, Sik

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Where is the Sipka family from?

You can see how Sipka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sipka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sipka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Sipka families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sipka's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sipka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sipka 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 Sipka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sipka. 25% of Sipka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sipka women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Welder
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Sipka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 675 census records available for the last name Sipka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sipka 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Sipka. 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 117 military records available for the last name Sipka. For the veterans among your Sipka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sipka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Sipka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sipka in 1965 was 70, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sipka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sipka 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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