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Sike Family History

Sike 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: Pike, Sik, Ike, Eike, Like, Rike, Mike, Siko, Spike, Wike

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Where is the Sike family from?

You can see how Sike families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sike family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sike families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Sike families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sike's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sike families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sike 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 Sike ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sike. 33% of Sike men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sike women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sike were Farm Labor and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Partner Truck Gardner
    9%
  • Farm Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Sike family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sike. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sike 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Sike. 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 246 military records available for the last name Sike. For the veterans among your Sike ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sike lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Sike life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sike in 1950 was 58, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sike

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sike 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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