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Sifleet Family History

Sifleet Surname Meaning

From the Middle English female personal name Sifled, derived from Old English Sigeflǣd, the name combines the elements of victory and beauty.

The first part, sige, translates to ‘victory,’ signifying a sense of triumph or success.

The second element, flǣd, means ‘beauty,’ and is primarily found in female given names, showcasing the importance of beauty in feminine identity.

This linguistic blend reflects cultural values that associate female names with both strength and grace.

Overall, Sifled serves as a historical example of how names can convey significant meanings in their respective cultures.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sifleet family from?

You can see how Sifleet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sifleet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sifleet families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Sifleet families living in Kent. This was about 86% of all the recorded Sifleet's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Sifleet families in 1891.
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What did your Sifleet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Brickfield Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sifleet. 100% of Sifleet men worked as a Brickfield Labourer and 100% of Sifleet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Brickfield Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sifleet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Sifleet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sifleet 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Sifleet. 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 57 military records available for the last name Sifleet. For the veterans among your Sifleet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sifleet lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Sifleet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sifleet in 1967 was 83, and 97 in 2001.

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