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Sienko Name Meaning

Polish (Sieńko): from a pet form of the eastern Polish personal name Siemion (see Simon ).

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


Similar surnames: Sinko, Senko, Benko, Stanko, Simko, Minko, Senk, Renko, Sirko, Siino

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Where is the Sienko family from?

You can see how Sienko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sienko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Sienko families living in Minnesota. This was about 20% of all the recorded Sienko's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sienko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sienko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sienko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sienko. 27% of Sienko men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Sienko women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sienko were Labor and Hair Dresser. .

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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
    27%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    37%
  • Houseworker
    28%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Hair Dresser
    19%
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What Sienko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 774 census records available for the last name Sienko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sienko 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 535 immigration records available for the last name Sienko. 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 614 military records available for the last name Sienko. For the veterans among your Sienko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sienko lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Sienko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sienko in 1946 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

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