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Sikler Family History

Sikler 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: Siller, Sigler, Sisler, Simler, Sieler, Siler, Sidler, Sickler

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Where is the Sikler family from?

You can see how Sikler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sikler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sikler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Sikler families living in South Carolina. This was about 63% of all the recorded Sikler's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Sikler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sikler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Sikler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Sikler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sikler 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Sikler. 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 55 military records available for the last name Sikler. For the veterans among your Sikler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sikler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sikler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sikler in 1966 was 73, and 56 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sikler 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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