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Siegert Family History

Siegert Surname Meaning

German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Sigihart a compound of sigi ‘victory’ + hart ‘hard’.

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


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Where is the Siegert family from?

You can see how Siegert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siegert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Siegert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Siegert families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Siegert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Siegert families in 1880.
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What did your Siegert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siegert. 28% of Siegert men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Siegert women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Siegert were Farm and Maid.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Helper
    20%
  • Packer
    14%
  • Maid
    14%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Siegert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siegert 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Siegert. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Siegert. For the veterans among your Siegert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siegert lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Siegert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Siegert in 1952 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siegert 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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