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Sifler Family History

Sifler 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: Eifler, Siller, Sigler, Sisler, Simler, Sieler, Siler, Sidler, Sitler

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Where is the Sifler family from?

You can see how Sifler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sifler family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Sifler family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sifler's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Sifler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sifler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sifler ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Sifler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sifler 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Sifler. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sifler. For the veterans among your Sifler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sifler lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2001, in the United States, Sifler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sifler in 1986 was 99, and 90 in 2001.

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