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Sioux Family History

Sioux 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: Rioux, Six, Stout, Situ, Sion, Shoun, Houx, Liou, Srour, Vieux

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Where is the Sioux family from?

You can see how Sioux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sioux family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sioux families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sioux families living in California. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sioux's in USA. California had the highest population of Sioux families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sioux 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 Sioux ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sioux. 100% of Sioux men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Sioux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sioux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sioux 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Sioux. 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 62 military records available for the last name Sioux. For the veterans among your Sioux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sioux lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1990, in the United States, Sioux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sioux in 1977 was 73, and 49 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sioux

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sioux 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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