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Sikkema Name Meaning

West Frisian and Dutch (mainly Groningen): patronymic formed with the Frisian suffix -ma ‘(one of the) men of’ from Sikke or Sikko a short form of any of the ancient Germanic personal names containing the element sigi ‘victory’.

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


Similar surnames: Sikkenga, Sikkink, Feikema, Harkema, Idema, Sima, Sietsema, Siem

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Where is the Sikkema family from?

You can see how Sikkema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sikkema family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sikkema families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Sikkema families living in Michigan. This was about 55% of all the recorded Sikkema's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sikkema families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sikkema surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sikkema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sikkema. 37% of Sikkema men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Sikkema women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sikkema 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
    37%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Office Work
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sikkema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sikkema 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Sikkema. 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 277 military records available for the last name Sikkema. For the veterans among your Sikkema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sikkema lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Sikkema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sikkema in 1961 was 29, and 86 in 2004.

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