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Siefke Family History

Siefke Surname Meaning

North German: from a pet form of the personal name Siefert (see Siegfried).

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


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Where is the Siefke family from?

You can see how Siefke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siefke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Siefke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Siefke families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Siefke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Siefke families in 1880.
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What did your Siefke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siefke. 38% of Siefke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Siefke women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Siefke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Siefke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siefke 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Siefke. 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 288 military records available for the last name Siefke. For the veterans among your Siefke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siefke lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Siefke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Siefke in 1959 was 53, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Siefke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siefke 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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