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Sifferman Family History

Sifferman 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: Silberman, Offerman, Hefferman, Singerman, Silverman, Simmerman

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Where is the Sifferman family from?

You can see how Sifferman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sifferman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sifferman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Sifferman families living in Ohio. This was about 44% of all the recorded Sifferman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sifferman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sifferman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sifferman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sifferman. 63% of Sifferman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sifferman women worked as a Waitress. .

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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
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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What Sifferman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 746 census records available for the last name Sifferman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sifferman 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Sifferman. 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 81 military records available for the last name Sifferman. For the veterans among your Sifferman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sifferman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Sifferman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sifferman in 1967 was 62, and 89 in 2004.

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