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Siegfred Family History

Siegfred 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: Siegfried, Siegel, Sieren, Sierer, Siegner, Siegmund, Siefker

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Where is the Siegfred family from?

You can see how Siegfred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siegfred family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Siegfred families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Siegfred families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Siegfred's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Siegfred families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siegfred 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 Siegfred ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siegfred. 40% of Siegfred men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Siegfred women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Siegfred were Laborer and Secretary.

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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
    40%
  • Telephone Operator
    20%
  • Painter
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Siegfred family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Siegfred. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siegfred 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Siegfred. 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 22 military records available for the last name Siegfred. For the veterans among your Siegfred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siegfred lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Siegfred life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Siegfred in 1966 was 68, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Siegfred

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siegfred 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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