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Siefer Family History

Siefer Surname Meaning

North German:: variant of Siefert. altered form of Seifer.

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


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Where is the Siefer family from?

You can see how Siefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siefer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Siefer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Siefer families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Siefer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Siefer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siefer 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 Siefer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siefer. 36% of Siefer men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Siefer women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Siefer were Proprietor and House Keeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    36%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • House Keeper
    15%

What Siefer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Siefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siefer 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Siefer. 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 602 military records available for the last name Siefer. For the veterans among your Siefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siefer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Siefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Siefer in 1959 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siefer 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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