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Sieben Family History

Sieben Name Meaning

North German and Dutch: patronymic from Siebe .

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


Similar surnames: Siebe, Sieren, Siebel, Siegel, Tieken, Siefken, Sieber, Leben, Eiben

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Where is the Sieben family from?

You can see how Sieben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sieben family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sieben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sieben family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Sieben's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Sieben families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sieben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sieben ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sieben. 100% of Sieben women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sieben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sieben 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sieben. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Sieben. For the veterans among your Sieben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sieben lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Sieben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sieben in 1949 was 32, and 79 in 2004.

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