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Sieh Family History

Sieh Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of Sigihard, Sigifried or some other ancient Germanic personal name formed with the element sigi ‘victory’.

West African (Liberia): from a male personal name found among the Kru and closely related Grebo peoples of unexplained etymology.

Chinese: variant of Xie.

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


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Where is the Sieh family from?

You can see how Sieh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sieh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sieh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Sieh families living in Iowa. This was about 39% of all the recorded Sieh's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sieh families in 1880.
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What did your Sieh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sieh. 31% of Sieh men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Sieh women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sieh were Farm and Farm.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Farm
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Farm
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sieh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sieh 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Sieh. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Sieh. For the veterans among your Sieh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sieh lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sieh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sieh in 1955 was 60, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sieh 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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