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Siple Family History

Siple Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Seipel.

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


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Where is the Siple family from?

You can see how Siple families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siple family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Siple families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Siple families living in Devon. This was about 63% of all the recorded Siple's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Siple families in 1891.
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What did your Siple ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siple. 25% of Siple men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Siple women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Siple were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Nurse
    8%
  • Saleslady
    8%

What Siple family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Siple. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siple 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Siple. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Siple. For the veterans among your Siple ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siple lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Siple life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Siple in 1959 was 52, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Siple

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siple 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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