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Sipherd Family History

Sipherd 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: Shepherd, Sicher, Syphers, Sopher, Sipper, Sypher, Pipher, Fisher

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Where is the Sipherd family from?

You can see how Sipherd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sipherd family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sipherd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Sipherd families living in Illinois. This was about 54% of all the recorded Sipherd's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sipherd families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sipherd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sipherd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sipherd. 100% of Sipherd women worked as a Housework. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Sipherd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sipherd 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Sipherd. 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 45 military records available for the last name Sipherd. For the veterans among your Sipherd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sipherd lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Sipherd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sipherd in 1967 was 81, and 96 in 2003.

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