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Siemek Family History

Siemek Name 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: Siemer, Simek, Siemen, Siegel, Sistek, Simmer, Riemer, Sieren, Simer

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Where is the Siemek family from?

You can see how Siemek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siemek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Siemek families living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Siemek's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Siemek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siemek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Siemek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siemek. 28% of Siemek men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Siemek 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Blacksmith
    19%
  • Stevedore
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Siemek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Siemek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siemek 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Siemek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 68 military records available for the last name Siemek. For the veterans among your Siemek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siemek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Siemek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Siemek in 1966 was 60, and 72 in 2004.

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