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Sieforth Family History

Sieforth 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: Siefert, Dilworth, Silkworth, Sifford, Danforth, Forth, Goforth

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Where is the Sieforth family from?

You can see how Sieforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sieforth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sieforth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Sieforth families living in Oregon. This was about 76% of all the recorded Sieforth's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Sieforth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sieforth 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 64 census records available for the last name Sieforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sieforth 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sieforth. 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 13 military records available for the last name Sieforth. For the veterans among your Sieforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sieforth lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Sieforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sieforth in 1968 was 69, and 75 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sieforth 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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