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Siehr Family History

Siehr 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: Stehr, Sieh, Sehr, Diehr, Liehr, Lier, Spier, Kehr, Kiehl, Mier

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Where is the Siehr family from?

You can see how Siehr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siehr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Siehr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Siehr families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Siehr's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Siehr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siehr 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 Siehr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Siehr. 34% of Siehr 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
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Manager
    23%
  • Farming
    23%

What Siehr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 489 census records available for the last name Siehr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siehr 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Siehr. 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 315 military records available for the last name Siehr. For the veterans among your Siehr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siehr lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Siehr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Siehr in 1963 was 72, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Siehr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siehr 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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