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Sierota Family History

Sierota Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname from Polish sierota ‘orphan’. Compare Serota and Sirota.

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


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Where is the Sierota family from?

You can see how Sierota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sierota family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Sierota families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sierota's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sierota families in 1920.
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What did your Sierota ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sierota. 100% of Sierota men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Sierota family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Sierota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sierota 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Sierota. 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 51 military records available for the last name Sierota. For the veterans among your Sierota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sierota lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Sierota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Sierota in 1946 was 41, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sierota ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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