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Sieja Name Meaning

Polish: nickname from sieja a kind of fish.

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


Similar surnames: Smieja, Seda, Leja, Zieba, Bieda, Piela, Siek, Siuda, Soja, Deja

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Where is the Sieja family from?

You can see how Sieja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sieja family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sieja families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Sieja families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sieja's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sieja families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sieja surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sieja ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sieja. 44% of Sieja men worked as a Laborer and 75% of Sieja women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sieja were Welder and Pantry Girl. .

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truckman
    9%
  • Welder
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    75%
  • Pantry Girl
    25%
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Census Records

There are 681 census records available for the last name Sieja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sieja 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Sieja. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 176 military records available for the last name Sieja. For the veterans among your Sieja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sieja lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Sieja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sieja in 1951 was 35, and 87 in 2003.

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