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Siemers Family History

Siemers Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from Siemer.

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


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Where is the Siemers family from?

You can see how Siemers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siemers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Siemers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Siemers families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Siemers's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Siemers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siemers 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 Siemers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siemers. 31% of Siemers men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Siemers women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Siemers were Clerk and Maid.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Maid
    8%

What Siemers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Siemers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siemers 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 Siemers. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Siemers. For the veterans among your Siemers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siemers lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Siemers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Siemers in 1949 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Siemers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siemers 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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