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Siebe Family History

Siebe Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: from a pet form of the personal name Siebert (see Siebert).

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


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Where is the Siebe family from?

You can see how Siebe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siebe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Siebe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Siebe family living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Siebe's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Siebe families in 1891.
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What did your Siebe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siebe. 30% of Siebe men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Siebe women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Siebe were New Worker and School Teacher.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Baker
    11%
  • New Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    37%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Housework
    19%
  • School Teacher
    19%

What Siebe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Siebe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siebe 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 443 immigration records available for the last name Siebe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Siebe. For the veterans among your Siebe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siebe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Siebe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Siebe in 1962 was 38, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Siebe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siebe 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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