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Sichler Family History

Sichler Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for someone working with a sickle, a mower or sickle smith; see Sichel.

This surname is also found in France (Alsace).

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sichler family from?

You can see how Sichler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sichler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sichler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 8 Sichler families living in North Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sichler's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Sichler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sichler 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 Sichler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sichler. 27% of Sichler men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sichler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sichler were Machinist and Cook.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Cook
    14%

What Sichler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sichler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sichler 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Sichler. 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 894 military records available for the last name Sichler. For the veterans among your Sichler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sichler lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sichler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sichler in 1957 was 85, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sichler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sichler 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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