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Sieb Family History

Sieb Surname Meaning

North German: from a pet form of the personal name Siebert (see Siebert) or an altered form of Seib.

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


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Where is the Sieb family from?

You can see how Sieb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sieb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sieb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Sieb families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sieb's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sieb families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sieb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sieb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sieb. 27% of Sieb men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Sieb women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sieb were Clerk and Teacher.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Electrician
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Secretary
    22%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%

What Sieb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sieb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sieb 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 545 immigration records available for the last name Sieb. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Sieb. For the veterans among your Sieb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sieb lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sieb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sieb in 1963 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sieb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sieb ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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