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Sierman Family History

Sierman 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: Sherman, Wierman, Nierman, Bierman, Pierman, Gierman, Siegman

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Where is the Sierman family from?

You can see how Sierman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sierman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sierman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Sierman families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Sierman's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Sierman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sierman 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 Sierman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sierman. 72% of Sierman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sierman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sierman were Mechanic 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
    72%
  • Mechanic
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Sierman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sierman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sierman 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Sierman. 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 234 military records available for the last name Sierman. For the veterans among your Sierman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sierman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Sierman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sierman in 1967 was 88, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sierman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sierman 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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