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Siples Family History

Siples 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: Sirles, Siles, Siple, Sipes, Miles, Sales, Giles, Sibley, Scales

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Where is the Siples family from?

You can see how Siples families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siples family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Siples families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Siples family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Siples's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Siples families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siples 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 Siples ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siples. 37% of Siples men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Siples women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    37%
  • Machinist
    28%
  • Plasterer
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Siples. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siples 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 Siples. 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 213 military records available for the last name Siples. For the veterans among your Siples ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siples lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Siples life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Siples in 1964 was 64, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siples 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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