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Sier Family History

Sier Surname Meaning

Dutch and German: from a short form of the personal name Sierik Sierich composed of the ancient Germanic elements sigi ‘victory’ + rīc ‘power(ful)’ or from a short form of the personal name Sigihard composed of the ancient Germanic elements sigi + hari ‘army’.

English: variant of Syer.

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


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Where is the Sier family from?

You can see how Sier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sier families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 17 Sier families living in Ontario. This was about 85% of all the recorded Sier's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sier families in 1911.
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What did your Sier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sier. 100% of Sier 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%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Sier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sier 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 730 immigration records available for the last name Sier. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sier. For the veterans among your Sier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sier in 1963 was 32, and 77 in 2004.

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