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Sieher Family History

Sieher 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: Seher, Sicher, Sierer, Sieker, Sieler, Sieber, Siemer, Siever, Sieger

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Where is the Sieher family from?

You can see how Sieher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sieher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sieher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Sieher families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sieher's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sieher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sieher 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 47 census records available for the last name Sieher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sieher 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sieher. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sieher. For the veterans among your Sieher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sieher lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sieher 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sieher

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