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Siekert Family History

Siekert Name 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: Sieker, Siebert, Siefert, Siegert, Sievert, Siewert, Pinkert, Dickert

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Where is the Siekert family from?

You can see how Siekert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siekert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Siekert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Siekert families living in Iowa. This was about 45% of all the recorded Siekert's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Siekert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siekert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Siekert ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 590 census records available for the last name Siekert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siekert 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Siekert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 142 military records available for the last name Siekert. For the veterans among your Siekert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siekert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Siekert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Siekert in 1964 was 73, and 91 in 2004.

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