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Siwka Family History

Siwka 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: Siska, Sawka, Lipka, Sawa, Niwa, Silk, Slivka, Sica, Zika, Sik

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Where is the Siwka family from?

You can see how Siwka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siwka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Siwka families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Siwka's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Siwka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siwka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Siwka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siwka 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Siwka. 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 15 military records available for the last name Siwka. For the veterans among your Siwka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siwka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Siwka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Siwka in 1963 was 67, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Siwka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siwka 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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