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Siwak Family History

Siwak 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: Sirak, Sivak, Sisak, Siwek, Simak, Spiwak, Siwik, Swan, Sawa, Kwak

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Where is the Siwak family from?

You can see how Siwak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siwak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Siwak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 39% of all the recorded Siwak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Siwak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siwak 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 Siwak ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Siwak. 60% of Siwak men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farmers Son
    40%

What Siwak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 895 census records available for the last name Siwak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siwak 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 608 immigration records available for the last name Siwak. 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 192 military records available for the last name Siwak. For the veterans among your Siwak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siwak lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Siwak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Siwak in 1955 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Siwak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siwak 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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