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Siefkes Family History

Siefkes Surname Meaning

North German (Rhineland): patronymic from a pet form of the personal name Siefert (see Siegfried).

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


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Where is the Siefkes family from?

You can see how Siefkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siefkes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Siefkes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Siefkes family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Siefkes's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Siefkes families in 1891.
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What did your Siefkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Siefkes. 60% of Siefkes men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 864 census records available for the last name Siefkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siefkes 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Siefkes. 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 77 military records available for the last name Siefkes. For the veterans among your Siefkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siefkes lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Siefkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Siefkes in 1954 was 62, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siefkes 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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