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Sieder Family History

Sieder 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: Nieder, Siedler, Rieder, Wieder, Sierer, Sider, Sieker, Sieler

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Where is the Sieder family from?

You can see how Sieder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sieder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sieder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Sieder families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sieder's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sieder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sieder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sieder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sieder. 34% of Sieder men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sieder women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sieder were Clerk and Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

What Sieder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 908 census records available for the last name Sieder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sieder 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Sieder. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 325 military records available for the last name Sieder. For the veterans among your Sieder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sieder lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Sieder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sieder in 1964 was 74, and 86 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sieder 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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