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Sifel Family History

Sifel Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sidel, Sigel, Stifel, Kiel, Tafel, Eitel, Savel, Siegel, Sobel

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Where is the Sifel family from?

You can see how Sifel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sifel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sifel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sifel families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Sifel's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Sifel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Sifel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sifel 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Sifel. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sifel. For the veterans among your Sifel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sifel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Sifel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sifel in 1963 was 63, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sifel 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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