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Sirek Family History

Sirek Surname Meaning

Polish: from a pet form of any of several Old Polish personal names such as Sirobąd or Sirosław formed with the first element sir- ‘deprived destitute’.

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


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Where is the Sirek family from?

You can see how Sirek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sirek family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sirek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sirek family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sirek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sirek families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sirek 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 Sirek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sirek. 49% of Sirek men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Sirek women worked as a Farm Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sirek were Operator and Farm House Keeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    49%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Operator
    11%
  • Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Housekeeper
    60%
  • Farm House Keeper
    40%

What Sirek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sirek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sirek 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Sirek. 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 182 military records available for the last name Sirek. For the veterans among your Sirek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sirek lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Sirek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sirek in 1959 was 42, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sirek 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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