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Sifferlin Family History

Sifferlin 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: Serlin, Kimberlin, Sanderlin, Sutherlin, Siverling, Summerlin

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Where is the Sifferlin family from?

You can see how Sifferlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sifferlin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sifferlin families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sifferlin's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Sifferlin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sifferlin 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 Sifferlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, House was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sifferlin. 100% of Sifferlin women worked as a House.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • House
    100%

What Sifferlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Sifferlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sifferlin 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sifferlin. 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 military records available for the last name Sifferlin. For the veterans among your Sifferlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sifferlin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Sifferlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sifferlin in 1966 was 59, and 54 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sifferlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sifferlin 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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