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Sifer Family History

Sifer 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: Simer, Seifer, Fifer, Sider, Sizer, Siler, Pifer, Siefer, Kifer

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Where is the Sifer family from?

You can see how Sifer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sifer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sifer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Sifer families living in Alberta. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sifer's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Sifer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sifer 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 Sifer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sifer. 34% of Sifer men worked as a Laborer.

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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%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Machinist
    13%

What Sifer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 713 census records available for the last name Sifer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sifer 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Sifer. 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 86 military records available for the last name Sifer. For the veterans among your Sifer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sifer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Sifer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sifer in 1968 was 77, and 84 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sifer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sifer 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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