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Seigfreid Family History

Seigfreid 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: Seigfried, Seinfeld, Seifried, Seiger, Segreto, Steinfeld, Weisfeld

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Where is the Seigfreid family from?

You can see how Seigfreid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seigfreid family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Seigfreid families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Seigfreid families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Seigfreid's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Seigfreid families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seigfreid surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seigfreid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Seigfreid. 22% of Seigfreid 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 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Conductor
    15%
  • Janitor
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Seigfreid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seigfreid 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Seigfreid. 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 225 military records available for the last name Seigfreid. For the veterans among your Seigfreid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seigfreid lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Seigfreid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Seigfreid in 1965 was 76, and 71 in 2004.

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