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Sivley Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Sifferle (see Siverly ).

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


Similar surnames: Cilley, Iley, Sisley, Siler, Sibley, Sigley, Smoley, Ginley, Tilley

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Where is the Sivley family from?

You can see how Sivley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sivley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sivley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Sivley family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sivley's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Sivley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sivley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sivley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sivley. 24% of Sivley men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Sivley women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sivley were Operator and Teacher. .

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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%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sivley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sivley 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Sivley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Sivley. For the veterans among your Sivley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sivley lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sivley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sivley in 1955 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

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