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Sigfried Family History

Sigfried 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: Siegfried, Seigfried, Seyfried, Seifried, Seefried, Fried, Siefring

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Where is the Sigfried family from?

You can see how Sigfried families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sigfried family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sigfried families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 22 Sigfried families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 92% of all the recorded Sigfried's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sigfried families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sigfried surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sigfried ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sigfried. 34% of Sigfried men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Sigfried women worked as a Cook. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farming
    34%
  • Civil Engineer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sigfried. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sigfried 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Sigfried. 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 367 military records available for the last name Sigfried. For the veterans among your Sigfried ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sigfried lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Sigfried life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sigfried in 1970 was 80, and 93 in 2000.

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