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Sierens Family History

Sierens 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: Sieren, Siemens, Stevens, Sires, Serene, Siren, Sereno, Sierer

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Where is the Sierens family from?

You can see how Sierens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sierens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sierens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Sierens families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sierens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sierens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sierens 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 Sierens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sierens. 44% of Sierens men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Foreman
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

What Sierens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Sierens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sierens 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Sierens. 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 70 military records available for the last name Sierens. For the veterans among your Sierens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sierens lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sierens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Sierens in 1962 was 65, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sierens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sierens 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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