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Sirkey Family History

Sirkey 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: Pirkey, Kirkey, Birkey, Sinkey, Shirkey, Silkey, Sidney, Kirkley

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Where is the Sirkey family from?

You can see how Sirkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sirkey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sirkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sirkey families living in Iowa. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sirkey's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sirkey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sirkey 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 27 census records available for the last name Sirkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sirkey 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Sirkey. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sirkey. For the veterans among your Sirkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sirkey lifespan?

Between 1949 and 1996, in the United States, Sirkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sirkey in 1949 was 57, and 95 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sirkey 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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