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Sijka Family History

Sijka 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, Sojka, Lipka, Silk, Slivka, Sica, Zika, Sik, Sarka, Miska

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sijka 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 12 census records available for the last name Sijka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sijka 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Sijka. 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 Sijka. For the veterans among your Sijka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sijka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1984, in the United States, Sijka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sijka in 1964 was 68, and 75 in 1984.

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