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Sirken Family History

Sirken 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: Siren, Sirkin, Sickel, Mirkin, Picken, Sires, Morken, Marken, Simkin

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Where is the Sirken family from?

You can see how Sirken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sirken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sirken family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sirken's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Sirken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sirken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Sirken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sirken 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Sirken. 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 45 military records available for the last name Sirken. For the veterans among your Sirken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sirken lifespan?

Between 1947 and 1999, in the United States, Sirken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sirken in 1947 was 83, and 95 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sirken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sirken 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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