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Sightler Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Seitler perhaps a variant of Seiter ‘cobbler’. Compare Seiter Sauter .

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


Similar surnames: Lightle, Lighter, Sigler, Rightmyer, Shuler, Sitler, Lightner

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Where is the Sightler family from?

You can see how Sightler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sightler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sightler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Sightler families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sightler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sightler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sightler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sightler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sightler. 28% of Sightler men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Sightler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sightler were Carpenter and Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    39%
  • Nurse
    16%
  • Laundress
    16%
  • Housework
    16%
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Census Records

There are 868 census records available for the last name Sightler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sightler 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Sightler. 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 240 military records available for the last name Sightler. For the veterans among your Sightler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sightler lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sightler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sightler in 1958 was 37, and 88 in 2004.

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