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Siwek Family History

Siwek Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland): nickname for a gray-haired man from Polish siwy ‘gray’.

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


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Where is the Siwek family from?

You can see how Siwek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siwek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Siwek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Siwek families living in Illinois. This was about 34% of all the recorded Siwek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Siwek families in 1920.
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What did your Siwek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siwek. 41% of Siwek men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Siwek women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Siwek were Finisher and Housewife.

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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
    41%
  • Labor
    16%
  • Messenger Boy
    7%
  • Finisher
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Siwek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Siwek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siwek 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 679 immigration records available for the last name Siwek. 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 590 military records available for the last name Siwek. For the veterans among your Siwek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siwek lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Siwek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Siwek in 1961 was 59, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siwek 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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