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Sivan Family History

Sivan 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: Ivan, Siman, Sivak, Divan, Givan, Sian, Simon, Shan, Swan, Savin

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Where is the Sivan family from?

You can see how Sivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sivan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sivan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Sivan families living in Ontario. This was about 29% of all the recorded Sivan's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Sivan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sivan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sivan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sivan. 63% of Sivan men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sivan women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sivan were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Clerk
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Sivan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 805 census records available for the last name Sivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sivan 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Sivan. 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 84 military records available for the last name Sivan. For the veterans among your Sivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sivan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Sivan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sivan in 1972 was 73, and 58 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sivan 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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