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Seigfried Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Siegfried .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Seifried, Seyfried, Seefried, Seigel, Seigle, Seigler, Seifer

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Where is the Seigfried family from?

You can see how Seigfried families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seigfried family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seigfried families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Seigfried families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Seigfried's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Seigfried families in 1911.
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What did your Seigfried ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seigfried. 34% of Seigfried men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Seigfried women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seigfried were Farmer and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Maid
    9%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Seigfried. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seigfried 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Seigfried. 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 590 military records available for the last name Seigfried. For the veterans among your Seigfried ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seigfried lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Seigfried life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Seigfried in 1965 was 73, and 67 in 2004.

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