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Siemer Family History

Siemer Surname Meaning

German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Siegmar composed of the elements sigi ‘victory’ + mari meri ‘famous’.

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


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Where is the Siemer family from?

You can see how Siemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siemer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Siemer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 5 Siemer families living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Siemer's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Siemer families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siemer 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 Siemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siemer. 30% of Siemer men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Siemer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Siemer were Clerk and Teacher.

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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
    30%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

What Siemer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Siemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siemer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Siemer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Siemer. For the veterans among your Siemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siemer lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Siemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Siemer in 1952 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Siemer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siemer 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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