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Sierzega Family History

Sierzega Name Meaning

Polish (Sierzęga): from sierzęga ‘bent grass’ ‘grass with sharp blades’ a topographic name for someone living in a spot where such grass was growing.

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


Similar surnames: Wierzba, Bereza, Sperberg, Sterner, Viering, Perera, Ortega, Miazga

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Where is the Sierzega family from?

You can see how Sierzega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sierzega family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sierzega families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Sierzega's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Sierzega families in 1920.
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What did your Sierzega ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator Press were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sierzega. 79% of Sierzega men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sierzega women worked as an Operator Press. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sierzega were Machine Operator and Page Setter. .

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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
    79%
  • Machine Operator
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator Press
    50%
  • Page Setter
    50%
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Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Sierzega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sierzega 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Sierzega. 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 209 military records available for the last name Sierzega. For the veterans among your Sierzega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sierzega lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Sierzega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sierzega in 1952 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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