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Sikela Family History

Sikela 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: Jokela, Kivela, Sickel, Sekula, Sikora, Ikeda, Savela, Skala, Piela

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Where is the Sikela family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sikela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sikela ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sikela ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Sikela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sikela 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Sikela. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sikela. For the veterans among your Sikela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sikela lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2004, in the United States, Sikela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sikela in 1992 was 80, and 74 in 2004.

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