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Sifft Family History

Sifft 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: Ifft, Siff, Tifft, Stiff, Gift, Swift, Skiff, Riff, Shaft, Senft

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Where is the Sifft family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sifft 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 Sifft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sifft. 100% of Sifft men worked as a Salesman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Sifft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sifft 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Sifft. 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 27 military records available for the last name Sifft. For the veterans among your Sifft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sifft lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Sifft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sifft in 1979 was 65, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sifft 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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