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Siffman Family History

Siffman 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: Shiffman, Roffman, Schiffman, Sillman, Hoffman, Siman, Goffman

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Where is the Siffman family from?

You can see how Siffman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siffman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Siffman families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Siffman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Siffman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siffman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Siffman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siffman 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 Siffman. 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 Siffman. For the veterans among your Siffman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siffman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Siffman 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Siffman

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