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Siercks Family History

Siercks 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: Diercks, Siers, Dircks, Dierks, Sieck, Sieracki, Pierce, Socks

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Where is the Siercks family from?

You can see how Siercks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siercks family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Siercks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Siercks families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Siercks's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Siercks families in 1880.
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What did your Siercks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siercks. 39% of Siercks men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Siercks women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Siercks were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%
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Census Records

There are 645 census records available for the last name Siercks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siercks 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Siercks. 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 417 military records available for the last name Siercks. For the veterans among your Siercks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siercks lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Siercks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Siercks in 1967 was 68, and 84 in 2003.

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