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Sivard Family History

Sivard 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: Savard, Rivard, Simard, Sicard, Seward, Izard, Linard, Pinard, Picard

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Where is the Sivard family from?

You can see how Sivard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sivard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sivard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 26 Sivard families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Sivard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sivard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sivard 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 Sivard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sivard. 72% of Sivard men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sivard women worked as a Laundress.

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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
    72%
  • Machinist
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Sivard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sivard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sivard 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Sivard. 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 211 military records available for the last name Sivard. For the veterans among your Sivard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sivard lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Sivard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sivard in 1942 was 26, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sivard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sivard 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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