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Sielig Family History

Sielig 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: Selig, Seelig, Sieling, Sittig, Liebig, Pietig, Fiebig, Selvig, Selix

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Where is the Sielig family from?

You can see how Sielig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sielig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sielig family living in Kansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sielig's in USA. Kansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Sielig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sielig 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 52 census records available for the last name Sielig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sielig 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Sielig. 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 37 military records available for the last name Sielig. For the veterans among your Sielig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sielig lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Sielig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sielig in 1974 was 63, and 66 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sielig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sielig 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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