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Sieferman Family History

Sieferman 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: Steerman, Siegelman, Silberman, Lieberman, Niederman, Singerman

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Where is the Sieferman family from?

You can see how Sieferman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sieferman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sieferman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Sieferman families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Sieferman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sieferman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sieferman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sieferman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sieferman. 50% of Sieferman women worked as an Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Sieferman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Sieferman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sieferman 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 Sieferman. 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 61 military records available for the last name Sieferman. For the veterans among your Sieferman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sieferman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sieferman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sieferman in 1965 was 85, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sieferman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sieferman 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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