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Siferd Family History

Siferd 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: Siford, Sifers, Sifford, Simer, Seifer, Fifer, Sider, Eifert, Sizer

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Where is the Siferd family from?

You can see how Siferd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siferd family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Siferd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Siferd families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Siferd's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Siferd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siferd 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 Siferd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Siferd. 78% of Siferd men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    78%
  • Minister
    23%

What Siferd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 928 census records available for the last name Siferd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siferd 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Siferd. 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 109 military records available for the last name Siferd. For the veterans among your Siferd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siferd lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Siferd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Siferd in 1946 was 46, and 30 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Siferd

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siferd 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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