History of your Surname
Get access to Sichtenfeld family records.Start a free trial

Sichtenfeld Family History

Sichtenfeld Name 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: Lichtenfeld, Schoenfeld, Lichtenfels, Schonfeld, Schoenfeldt

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Sichtenfeld family from?

You can see how Sichtenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sichtenfeld family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Sichtenfeld family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sichtenfeld's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sichtenfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sichtenfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sichtenfeld ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sichtenfeld ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Sichtenfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Sichtenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sichtenfeld census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Sichtenfeld

Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Sichtenfeld. 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.

View all Sichtenfeld immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Sichtenfeld. For the veterans among your Sichtenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Sichtenfeld military records

You've only scratched the surface of Sichtenfeld family history

Discover More

What is the average Sichtenfeld lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Sichtenfeld family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Sichtenfeld last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial