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Sijak Family History

Sijak 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: Sirak, Sivak, Sisak, Simak, Kijak, Bizjak, Sinai, Sak, Silk, Sica

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Where is the Sijak family from?

You can see how Sijak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sijak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sijak families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sijak's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sijak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sijak 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 20 census records available for the last name Sijak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sijak 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Sijak. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sijak. For the veterans among your Sijak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sijak lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Sijak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sijak in 1968 was 74, and 80 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sijak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sijak 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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