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Sivas Family History

Sivas Surname 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: Livas, Savas, Sias, Silas, Silvas, Rivas, Sivak, Simas, Vivas, Sas

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Where is the Sivas family from?

You can see how Sivas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sivas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1911. The most Sivas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Sivas family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sivas's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Sivas families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Sivas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sivas 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Sivas. 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 23 military records available for the last name Sivas. For the veterans among your Sivas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sivas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Sivas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sivas in 1963 was 82, and 80 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sivas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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