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Siesel Family History

Siesel 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: Giesel, Siegel, Kiesel, Sinsel, Wiesel, Diesel, Siebel, Sissel

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Where is the Siesel family from?

You can see how Siesel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siesel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Siesel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Siesel families living in Alabama. This was about 32% of all the recorded Siesel's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Siesel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siesel 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 Siesel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Siesel. 50% of Siesel 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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What Siesel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 496 census records available for the last name Siesel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siesel 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Siesel. 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 80 military records available for the last name Siesel. For the veterans among your Siesel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siesel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Siesel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Siesel in 1965 was 70, and 88 in 2004.

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