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Sifers Family History

Sifers Surname Meaning

German: variant of Sievers.

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


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Where is the Sifers family from?

You can see how Sifers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sifers family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sifers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Sifers families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Sifers's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Sifers families in 1911.
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What did your Sifers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sifers. 34% of Sifers 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Manager
    10%

What Sifers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sifers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sifers 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Sifers. 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 380 military records available for the last name Sifers. For the veterans among your Sifers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sifers lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sifers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sifers in 1958 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sifers 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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