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Sieben Family History

Sieben Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: patronymic from Siebe.

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


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Where is the Sieben family from?

You can see how Sieben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sieben family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sieben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Sieben families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sieben's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sieben families in 1911.
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What did your Sieben ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sieben. 100% of Sieben men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Sieben family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sieben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sieben 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sieben. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Sieben. For the veterans among your Sieben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sieben lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Sieben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sieben in 1949 was 32, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sieben 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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