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Siehl Family History

Siehl 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: Kiehl, Biehl, Wiehl, Diehl, Riehl, Stiehl, Piehl, Sieh, Stehl, Siegl

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Where is the Siehl family from?

You can see how Siehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siehl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Siehl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Siehl families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Siehl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Siehl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siehl 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 Siehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siehl. 34% of Siehl men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Siehl women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Siehl were Fireman and New Worker.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farm Operator
    23%
  • Fireman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Siehl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Siehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siehl 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Siehl. 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 289 military records available for the last name Siehl. For the veterans among your Siehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siehl lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Siehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Siehl in 1953 was 55, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Siehl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siehl 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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