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Siefert Family History

Siefert Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: from a personal name a local form of Siegfried.

Compare Seifert Sieffert Sievert and Siewert.

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


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Where is the Siefert family from?

You can see how Siefert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siefert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Siefert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Siefert families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Siefert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Siefert families in 1891.
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What did your Siefert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siefert. 22% of Siefert men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Siefert women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Siefert were Machinist and Clerk.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Saleslady
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Siefert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siefert 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Siefert. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Siefert. For the veterans among your Siefert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siefert lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Siefert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Siefert in 1949 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siefert 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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