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Sikow Family History

Sikow 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: Siko, Sukow, Skow, Simon, Simos, Mikos, Skop, Skok, Sikora, Sokol

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Where is the Sikow family from?

You can see how Sikow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sikow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sikow family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sikow's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Sikow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sikow 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 47 census records available for the last name Sikow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sikow 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Sikow. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sikow. For the veterans among your Sikow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sikow lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1997, in the United States, Sikow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sikow in 1984 was 80, and 78 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sikow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sikow 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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