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Sijer Family History

Sijer 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: Simer, Sider, Sizer, Siler, Siver, Siner, Sayer, Lier, Kiper, Spier

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Where is the Sijer family from?

You can see how Sijer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sijer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sijer family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Sijer's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Sijer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sijer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Sijer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sijer 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sijer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sijer. For the veterans among your Sijer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sijer lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2004, in the United States, Sijer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sijer in 1993 was 58, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sijer 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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