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Siefker Name Meaning

North German: patronymic from a pet form of the personal name Siefert Siegfried (see Siegfried ).

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


Similar surnames: Siefken, Siefkes, Siefke, Siever, Siefer, Sieker, Siefert, Rieker

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Where is the Siefker family from?

You can see how Siefker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siefker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Siefker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Siefker family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Siefker's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Siefker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siefker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Siefker ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Siefker. 100% of Siefker men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Siefker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siefker 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Siefker. 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 272 military records available for the last name Siefker. For the veterans among your Siefker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siefker lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Siefker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Siefker in 1957 was 28, and 67 in 2004.

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