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Sihelnik Family History

Sihelnik 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: Schenk, Melnik, Schelin, Shenk, Shkolnik, Mihelcic, Mihelic, Sukenik

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Where is the Sihelnik family from?

You can see how Sihelnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sihelnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sihelnik family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sihelnik's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sihelnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sihelnik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sihelnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sihelnik. 50% of Sihelnik men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • Mule Driver
    50%

What Sihelnik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Sihelnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sihelnik 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sihelnik. 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 46 military records available for the last name Sihelnik. For the veterans among your Sihelnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sihelnik lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Sihelnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Sihelnik in 1967 was 25, and 33 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sihelnik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sihelnik 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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