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Sielman Family History

Sielman 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: Selman, Spielman, Kielman, Sillman, Siegman, Seelman, Shelman

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Where is the Sielman family from?

You can see how Sielman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sielman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sielman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sielman family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sielman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sielman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sielman 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 181 census records available for the last name Sielman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sielman 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Sielman. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sielman. For the veterans among your Sielman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sielman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1989, in the United States, Sielman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sielman in 1971 was 77, and 83 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sielman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sielman 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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