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Siedler Name Meaning

German:: nickname for a settler or incomer from an agent derivative of Middle High German sidelen ‘to establish residence’. occupational name for an upholsterer from an agent derivative of Middle High German sidel ‘piece of upholstered furniture’.

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


Similar surnames: Fiedler, Sieler, Sadler, Speller, Seidler, Kindler, Sudler, Sisler

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Where is the Siedler family from?

You can see how Siedler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siedler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Siedler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Siedler families living in Sussex. This was about 78% of all the recorded Siedler's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Siedler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siedler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Siedler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siedler. 18% of Siedler men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Siedler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Siedler were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • School Grade Teacher
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Siedler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siedler 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 684 immigration records available for the last name Siedler. 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 Siedler. For the veterans among your Siedler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siedler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Siedler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Siedler in 1954 was 63, and 79 in 2004.

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