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Sierer Family History

Sierer Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Seirer which derives from the ancient Germanic personal name Sigiheri composed of the elements sig ‘victory’ + heri ‘army’.

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


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Where is the Sierer family from?

You can see how Sierer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sierer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sierer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Sierer families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Sierer's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Sierer families in 1891.
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What did your Sierer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sierer. 34% of Sierer men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Sierer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sierer were Painter and Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Typist
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Sierer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sierer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sierer 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Sierer. 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 332 military records available for the last name Sierer. For the veterans among your Sierer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sierer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Sierer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sierer in 1959 was 53, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sierer 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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