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Sitek Family History

Sitek Surname Meaning

Polish: from sitek a metonymic occupational name for a sieve maker a derivative of sito ‘sieve’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sitek family from?

You can see how Sitek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sitek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sitek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Sitek families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sitek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sitek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sitek 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 Sitek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sitek. 55% of Sitek men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Sitek women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sitek were Machinist and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    24%
  • Saleslady
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%

What Sitek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sitek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sitek 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 420 immigration records available for the last name Sitek. 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 436 military records available for the last name Sitek. For the veterans among your Sitek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sitek lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Sitek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sitek in 1952 was 40, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sitek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sitek 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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