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Sieffert Family History

Sieffert Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: variant of Siefert.

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


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Where is the Sieffert family from?

You can see how Sieffert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sieffert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sieffert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Sieffert families living in Manitoba. This was about 43% of all the recorded Sieffert's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Sieffert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sieffert 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 Sieffert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sieffert. 31% of Sieffert men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sieffert women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sieffert were Electrician and Domestic.

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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
    31%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Electrician
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Domestic
    50%

What Sieffert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sieffert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sieffert 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 389 immigration records available for the last name Sieffert. 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 290 military records available for the last name Sieffert. For the veterans among your Sieffert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sieffert lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sieffert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sieffert in 1960 was 53, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sieffert 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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