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Sihler Family History

Sihler 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: Siller, Sigler, Sisler, Simler, Sieler, Siler, Sidler, Bihler, Sitler

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Where is the Sihler family from?

You can see how Sihler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sihler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sihler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Sihler families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sihler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sihler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sihler 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 Sihler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sihler. 17% of Sihler men worked as a Clerk and 43% of Sihler women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sihler were Farmer 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

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Medical Doctor
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Sihler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sihler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sihler 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Sihler. 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 776 military records available for the last name Sihler. For the veterans among your Sihler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sihler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sihler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sihler in 1964 was 74, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sihler 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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