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Sikara Family History

Sikara 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: Sikora, Kara, Sinatra, Skora, Skala, Skare, Sierra, Sciara, Sinagra

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Where is the Sikara family from?

You can see how Sikara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sikara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Sikara families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sikara's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sikara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sikara 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 Sikara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sikara. 40% of Sikara men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Sikara women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sikara were Molder and Labor.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Molder
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Sewing Machine Operator
    25%
  • Labor
    25%

What Sikara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Sikara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sikara 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Sikara. 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 20 military records available for the last name Sikara. For the veterans among your Sikara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sikara lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sikara 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sikara

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