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Sior Family History

Sior 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: Shor, Sion, Sidor, Swor, Siok, Sinor, Spor, Sir, Son, Sok

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Where is the Sior family from?

You can see how Sior families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sior family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sior families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sior families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sior's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sior families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sior 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 Sior ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Telephone Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sior. 100% of Sior women worked as a Telephone Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%

What Sior family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Sior. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sior 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Sior. 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 138 military records available for the last name Sior. For the veterans among your Sior ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sior lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Sior life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sior in 1973 was 36, and 45 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sior

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sior 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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