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Siesser Family History

Siesser 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: Messer, Speiser, Tesser, Presser, Lesser, Siedler, Rieser, Fieser

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Where is the Siesser family from?

You can see how Siesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siesser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Siesser families living in Minnesota. This was about 18% of all the recorded Siesser's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Siesser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siesser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Siesser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Siesser. 60% of Siesser 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
    60%
  • Farming
    40%
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Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Siesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siesser 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Siesser. 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 117 military records available for the last name Siesser. For the veterans among your Siesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siesser lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Siesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Siesser in 1952 was 54, and 68 in 2004.

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