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Sielaff Family History

Sielaff Surname Meaning

German: possibly from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements sigi ‘victory’ + wolf ‘wolf’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sielaff family from?

You can see how Sielaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sielaff family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sielaff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Sielaff families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Sielaff's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Sielaff families in 1871.
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What did your Sielaff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sielaff. 24% of Sielaff men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Sielaff women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sielaff were Laborer and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Typist
    13%
  • Maid
    13%

What Sielaff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sielaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sielaff 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 560 immigration records available for the last name Sielaff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 803 military records available for the last name Sielaff. For the veterans among your Sielaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sielaff lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sielaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sielaff in 1960 was 57, and 84 in 2004.

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