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Sirota Family History

Sirota Name Meaning

Ukrainian (standard transliteration Syrota) and Jewish (from Ukraine); Slovak (also Širota): nickname from Ukrainian syrota Slovak sirota ‘orphan’. Polish: dialect or archaic form of Sierota ‘orphan’.

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


Similar surnames: Serota, Soroka, Sikora, Rota, Sroka, Strom, Slota, Rotan, Strutz

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Where is the Sirota family from?

You can see how Sirota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sirota family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sirota families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Sirota families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sirota's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Sirota families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sirota surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sirota ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sirota. 14% of Sirota men worked as a Salesman and 23% of Sirota women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sirota were Laborer and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    14%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Owner
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sirota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sirota 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Sirota. 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 675 military records available for the last name Sirota. For the veterans among your Sirota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sirota lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Sirota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sirota in 1954 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

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