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Sifka Family History

Sifka Surname 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: Siska, Sofka, Slifka, Lipka, Silk, Slivka, Sica, Zika, Sik, Kafka

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sifka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Sifka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sifka 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sifka. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sifka. For the veterans among your Sifka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sifka lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2001, in the United States, Sifka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sifka in 1989 was 69, and 74 in 2001.

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