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Sifflet Family History

Sifflet 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: Shifflet, Biffle, Stofflet, Shifflett, Riffle, Diffley, Shiflet

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Where is the Sifflet family from?

You can see how Sifflet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sifflet family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Sifflet family living in Kent. This was about 17% of all the recorded Sifflet's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Sifflet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sifflet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Sifflet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sifflet 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Sifflet. 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 39 military records available for the last name Sifflet. For the veterans among your Sifflet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sifflet lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1986, in the United States, Sifflet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sifflet in 1977 was 74, and 75 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sifflet 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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