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Siemens Family History

Siemens Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: patronymic from Siemen.

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


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Where is the Siemens family from?

You can see how Siemens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siemens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Siemens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Siemens families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Siemens's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Siemens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siemens 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 Siemens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siemens. 42% of Siemens men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Siemens women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Siemens were Mechanic and Stenographer.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Assembler
    17%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%

What Siemens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Siemens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siemens 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Siemens. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Siemens. For the veterans among your Siemens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siemens lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Siemens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Siemens in 1962 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Siemens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siemens 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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