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Siemssen Family History

Siemssen 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: Siemsen, Riessen, Niessen, Siemen, Nissen, Sivertsen, Wiesen, Jessen

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Where is the Siemssen family from?

You can see how Siemssen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siemssen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Siemssen family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Siemssen's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Siemssen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siemssen 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 Siemssen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Siemssen. 100% of Siemssen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Siemssen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 832 census records available for the last name Siemssen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siemssen 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Siemssen. 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 133 military records available for the last name Siemssen. For the veterans among your Siemssen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siemssen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Siemssen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Siemssen in 1955 was 44, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Siemssen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siemssen 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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