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Siefen Family History

Siefen 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, Sieben, Siefken, Siefer, Siemen, Kiefer, Siegel, Steen

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Where is the Siefen family from?

You can see how Siefen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siefen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Siefen family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Siefen's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Siefen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siefen 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 61 census records available for the last name Siefen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siefen 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Siefen. 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 Siefen. For the veterans among your Siefen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siefen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Siefen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Siefen in 1964 was 79, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Siefen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siefen 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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