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Siers Family History

Siers Surname Meaning

English: variant of Syer with post-medieval excrescent -s. Dutch and North German: patronymic from Sier

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


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Where is the Siers family from?

You can see how Siers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Siers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Siers families living in Ontario. This was about 49% of all the recorded Siers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Siers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siers 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 Siers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Siers. 34% of Siers men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Siers women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Siers were Painter and Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Painter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%

What Siers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Siers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siers 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Siers. 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 886 military records available for the last name Siers. For the veterans among your Siers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siers lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Siers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Siers in 1957 was 20, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siers 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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