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Sirko Family History

Sirko Name Meaning

Jewish (from Ukraine): from the Yiddish personal name Sirke a pet form of Sore ‘Sarah’ (from the Hebrew female personal name Sara ‘princess’).

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


Similar surnames: Simko, Sinko, Berko, Shimko, Sisko, Siko, Barko, Witko, Mirto, Misko

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Where is the Sirko family from?

You can see how Sirko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sirko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Sirko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 35% of all the recorded Sirko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sirko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sirko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sirko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Press Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sirko. 55% of Sirko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sirko women worked as a Press Operator. .

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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
    55%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Coal Digger
    13%
  • Janitor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Press Operator
    100%
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What Sirko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 668 census records available for the last name Sirko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sirko 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Sirko. 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 180 military records available for the last name Sirko. For the veterans among your Sirko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sirko lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sirko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sirko in 1957 was 40, and 69 in 2004.

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