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Sipho Family History

Sipho 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: Sidhu, Sippy, Siano, Sisto, Piepho, Siino, Sidlo, Sirko, Sisko

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Where is the Sipho family from?

You can see how Sipho families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sipho family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sipho family living in Alabama. This was about 20% of all the recorded Sipho's in USA. Alabama and 4 other states had the highest population of Sipho families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sipho 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 Sipho ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fitter and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sipho. 50% of Sipho men worked as a Fitter and 100% of Sipho women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Fitter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Sipho family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Sipho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sipho 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sipho. 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 31 military records available for the last name Sipho. For the veterans among your Sipho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sipho lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Sipho life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sipho in 1979 was 54, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sipho

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sipho 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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